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November 13, 2017 Faculty Live export keynote speakers announced

Harvard University Professor of Law, Dr Kristen Stilt, will speak on Islamic law and halal slaughter, drawing on her extensive research into the intersection of animal law and religious law.

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September 08, 2015 Faculty Kristen Stilt on the intersection of animals, law, and religion

During a recent conversation Professor Kristen Stilt spoke about the connection between animal law and Islamic law, and the impact of animal law on both animals and people.

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“The idea that the animal must be slaughtered in the most compassionate way possible causing the least amount of pain and stress comes directly from within the Islamic tradition,” Ms Stilt said.