The Prohibition of Ritual Slaughter Vs. the Freedom of Religion of National, Ethnic and Religious Minorities. A Case Study of Poland

Authors

  • Lukasz W. Niparko (Department of Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA)

Keywords:

Ritual slaughter, Freedom of religion, National, ethnic, and religious minorities, Animal welfare

Abstract

In this essay, through legal analysis, the author assesses whether the prohibition of ritual slaughter complies with international law (and with regional European law), which allegedly limits the freedom of religion of persons belonging to national, ethnic, and religious minorities. Based on the example of the so–called “blanket ban” on ritual slaughter, which was enforced in Poland between 01 January 2013 and 12 December 2014, the author discusses its ramifications for ethnic, national, and religious minorities. In this analysis, it is demonstrated that ritual slaughter is a recognizable part of the religious rites secured by legal provisions enshrined by the freedom of religion, and protected in various international human rights documents, especially concerning the freedom to manifest religion by national, ethnic, and religious minorities.

Author Biography

Lukasz W. Niparko, (Department of Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA)

LL.M. in International Human Rights Law from the European University Viadrina. Alumnus of the United World College (UWC–USA) and St. Lawrence University (SLU). He served with various NGOs, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Humanity In Action (HIA, where he currently is a member of the Leadership Council), and with Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH). Research Assistant in the Department of Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA.

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Published

2020-06-17

How to Cite

Niparko, L. W. (2020). The Prohibition of Ritual Slaughter Vs. the Freedom of Religion of National, Ethnic and Religious Minorities. A Case Study of Poland. República Y Derecho, 5(5), 1–36. Retrieved from https://ojs3.derecho.uncu.edu.ar/index.php/revista/article/view/182

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 5 (2020): (Continuous publication) Dossier: Tackling Human Rights Issues Around the World

Section

Dossier

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