October 4, 2026
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Lack of inspections at fish slaughterhouses a ‘disgrace’, says Animal Equality UK

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Charity calls for faster progress on humane slaughter laws for farmed fish in England and Wales

Up to 77m fish are slaughtered each year in the UK but there are no routine or mandatory inspections of fish slaughterhouses in England and Wales, it can be revealed.

Concerns within government about the way fish are slaughtered date back decades but all of the official bodies responsible for animal welfare and food standards in England and Wales said they do not undertake regular inspections.

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