1893 Swiss animal protection referendum

1893 Swiss animal protection referendum

20 August 1893

Federal popular initiative 'for a ban on slaughter without prior stunning'
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 191,527 60.11%
No 127,101 39.89%
Valid votes 318,628 96.85%
Invalid or blank votes 10,355 3.15%
Total votes 328,983 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 668,913 49.18%

A referendum on animal protection was held in Switzerland on 20 August 1893.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of prohibiting butchering without the animals being anaesthetised.[1] The proposal was approved by 60.1% of voters and a narrow majority of cantons.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1904 ISBN 9783832956097