SCHEDULE 3ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR KILLING ANIMALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RELIGIOUS RITES

PART 4Rabbinical Commission

Membership9

1

The Rabbinical Commission for the licensing of persons carrying out the killing of animals in accordance with the Jewish method (Shechita) must consist of a permanent chairman and nine other members.

2

The permanent chairman must, by virtue of that office, be the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Great Britain and the Commonwealth.

3

Of the members of the Rabbinical Commission other than the permanent chairman—

a

one must be appointed by the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue (London) as the vice-chairman;

b

three must be appointed by the Beth Din appointed by the United Synagogue (London);

c

two must be appointed by the Federation of Synagogues (London);

d

one must be appointed by the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations (London); and

e

two must be appointed by the president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews to represent provincial congregations.

Supplementary10

1

The functions of the Rabbinical Commission may be exercisable notwithstanding a vacancy amongst the members.

2

The quorum of the Rabbinical Commission is four.