Poland: Commission on Human Rights drafted for slaughter

Human Rights Commissioner of Poland, Irena Lifowitz calls for a new law that will enable the country to promote the existence of "slaughtering ritual" - a nickname for kosher slaughter, in the country.

Lifowitz requested the head of the Polish government on this issue and added that "there is great importance to the enactment of legislation to protect fundamental rights of citizens."

The position of Commissioner Lifowitz topic kosher slaughter, was formed following a decrease of the length of it, it included a detailed legal analysis following a complaint received for the Association of Jewish organizations in the European Union" .

Attorney representing the the EJA Roman Gitrich in Poland, said that "the opinion of the Commissioner for Human Rights in Poland is the current legislation prohibits the existence of ritual slaughter - is unacceptable and the government must act immediately to change. Ban on ritual slaughter in Poland not only contradicts the country's constitution, but also the establishment law government relations with the Jewish community in Poland. The position of Commissioner Lifowitz is accepted by the Jewish communities in Poland and throughout Europe. "

According to Human Rights Commissioner, the decision of the Supreme Constitutional Court in Poland will be crucial to change the law banning ritual slaughter in Poland.
Further notes Rabbi Margolin: "The ban on ritual slaughter stands in stark contrast to many laws in the state and the principle of religious freedom - a fundamental principle in the EU. I sincerely hope that the Polish government will respond quickly and find solutions that would limit the freedom of religion and worship of the Jewish state."

Association of European Jewish organizations represents a wide range of organizations and communities across the continent. Among them, RCE represents 700 rabbis and their communities.

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