Animal testing is the use of non-human animals in experiments that seek to control the variables that affect the behavior or biological system under study. The United Kingdom was the first country in the world to implement laws protecting animals. In 1822 an Act to Prevent the Cruel and Improper Treatment of Cattle was passed by Parliament. The UK government has publicly stated that animals are sentient beings, not merely commodities, and has confirmed its commitment to the highest possible standards of animal welfare. Animal Welfare Act, an overhaul of pet abuse laws replacing the Protection of Animals Act, came into force in England and Wales in 2007.
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we should be looking towards companies that use research without animal testing like Nc3r's. cosmetics are take a long jump from this debate and should be banned based on it's a vanity service.
@9BSD6XC2yrs2Y
Yes only if it’s not causing them harm
@9BKZLTB2yrs2Y
Yes, but only on animals such as rats and mice.
@99QP9BH2yrs2Y
Only very particular animals.
@99QJDGK2yrs2Y
Test it on drug dealers and murderers!
@96HV6KT2yrs2Y
Murderes, rapists and peadofiles shoukd be used
@964J4Y72yrs2Y
Use murders and pedophiles
@95QMMPQ3yrs3Y
Yes, including non aryan humans
@958JKSFConservative3yrs3Y
Yes but only in drugs, medical devices and cosmetics
@8ZMVSY43yrs3Y
No, use prisoners serving life sentences instead
@8YWY49P3yrs3Y
yes except for dogs and cats
This would be voted on by the public via Liquid Democracy
@8RJ3P7R4yrs4Y
Yes in as humane a way as possible
Yes but only if directly helps the governement.
It is a difficult question because a lot of good things have come from the findings of these studies however I think the animals should not be harmed and also given the BEST quality of life whilst doing studies.
@99Y8KNT2yrs2Y
Use convicted criminals who have done something really bad.
If necessary and humane then yes
@97QQR3SConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, if these could be life saving
@8VJ7MGJ4yrs4Y
Use those sentenced for paedophilia or certain types of murder to test the safety of these
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