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The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 make new provision for the protection of animals used for experimental or other scientific purposes.
The home of Animals in Science Committee on GOV.UK.
Letter from the Chair of the Animals in Science Committee to the Minister for Science, Research and Innovation about the animal testing debate in Parliament.
Professor David Main Chair of the Animals in Science Committee 14th Floor…
Information about the members of the Animals in Science Committee and meeting minutes.
A leaflet explaining the role of the Animals in Science Committee (ASC) Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB) network.
The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) Futures Working Group's final report on participatory futures research.
Letter from Professor David Main, Chair of the Animals in Science Committee (ASC), to the Minister, Baroness Williams of Trafford.
Report providing guidance on the harm-benefit analysis review recommendations for Animal Welfare Ethical Review Bodies (AWERBs).
Animals in Science Committee response to a ministerial commission for advice.
Letter from the Chair of the Animals in Science Committee about restarting the public attitudes to animal research survey.
We are gathering evidence on the use of non-human primates in procedures that involve safety or efficacy testing or the provision of blood or tissue.
Information setting out the good practice principles underpinning the management, responsibilities and activity of the Animals in Science Committee.
Terms of reference for the Animals in Science Project Licence Application (PLA) subgroup.
Lord Sharpe replies to the Chair of the Animals in Science Committee, accepting the ASC’s advice on the use of the forced swim test.
Register of interests for the members of the Animals in Science Committee (ASC).
The Animals in Science Committee has appointed 9 new members and reappointed its Chair and 5 of its existing members.
Letter from Minister, Lord Sharpe of Epsom, to Professor David Main, Chair of the Animals in Science Committee, on commissioned areas of work.
Review of the assessment of cumulative severity and lifetime experience in non-human primates used in neuroscience research.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the delivery and accreditation of training under the Act.
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