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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@989K7FQ2yrs2Y
No, only humans that have consented to being tested on and who are rewarded.
@9PHTWDF10mos10MO
Never for cosmetics, as for potential crucial medical advancements, every single consideration should be given to ensure that no animal suffers due to any testing. This should be oversaw by a regulatory body with strong sanctions put in place. Any request to undertake such tests must be approved on a case by case basis.
@9PGJZTT10mos10MO
ONLY when no other method is available, and only for medical purposes, and much tighter regulations and checks need to be done. All other animal testing should be completely banned.
@9NBF64X10mos10MO
Yes, not for cosmetics but for health care and vaccinations only where no other option is available and where it is appropriate human trials with consent appropriate care and compensation should be carried out
@9LM2JGS12mos12MO
Yes, as long as it’s played in a humane way. for example if the animal is suffering, put it down or treat it
@9J2SYSX1yr1Y
Only once tested have been done to know that the animal shouldnt be harmed by whatever is getting tested.
@9FZ3N3K1yr1Y
Only on the dirty grey squirrels.They ruined our great nation. Them murderous being to out true clean pure red squirrel who voted on brexit
@9FJBXR42yrs2Y
There should be another way to test these drugs for safe use, but in the meantime only allow testing on less emotionally intelligent animals
@9DR5PPV2yrs2Y
Yes, if there is no alternative.
@9D6P9262yrs2Y
Yes, but only for relatively unintelligent species
@9CB5DDV2yrs2Y
Only if it doesn't harm the animals
@9P4H8QS10mos10MO
No, testing saftey of drugs, vaccines, medical devices and cosmetics should be performed onviolent criminals.
@9NFB7L8Liberal Democrat10mos10MO
Yes, but only until we can develop a better alternative to animals that mimic humans closely enough.
@9N32XRH10mos10MO
In a humane way that does not permanently damage the animal, for example genetic modification that causes lifelong suffering
@8Z9QC9R3yrs3Y
Depends on the animals being used
@96CLTZS2yrs2Y
Yes as long as their is evidence that testing will not harm or endanger the life of the animals
@963G8FD3yrs3Y
@95Z8Y7R3yrs3Y
They should try it on murderes and rapists
@95QMMPQ3yrs3Y
Yes, including non aryan humans
@94KTJLG3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should be inspected regularly to ensure they are free from animal cruelty and the animals should be given comfortable and appropriately sized places to live.
@8ZZP3VV3yrs3Y
@8YXCSQJ3yrs3Y
Use indisputably convicted sex offenders and serial killers instead.
@8YK5ZV83yrs3Y
Not for cosmetics Not for all medicine Only if going to trial on humans after
@8YJT4323yrs3Y
only for medical reasons
Yes, only if absolutely necessary and not for cosmetics.
@8XWN8RH3yrs3Y
For deadly incidents i.e. covid pandemic. Not cosmetics or routine.
@8XMRQMQ3yrs3Y
No, we should use pedophiles and rapists instead
@8TWW5BW4yrs4Y
Cosmetics = no medical devices = yes vaccines = yes drugs (only for medical use) = yes illegal drugs = no
@8TBQW964yrs4Y
Yes depending on the demand of of a cure/drug to be manufactured
Yes, but only on animals that can breed faster and produce offspring in vast qunaities.
@8SNDWWX4yrs4Y
Only where completely necessary and not for cosmetics
@8SLMNDZ4yrs4Y
Only for medical products directly affecting life or significant quality of life and when no alternative method of testing is possible.
@8S236YG4yrs4Y
Yes, for vaccines, and medical devices but not on non-essential products like cosmetics.
@8RM32764yrs4Y
@8R6FX2M4yrs4Y
Only if necessary, no shampoo in eyes tests etc
@8QNXXWM4yrs4Y
AI advances in biotechnology could work better
@8Q4GH8B4yrs4Y
Yes but in a monitored way
@8FC68665yrs5Y
Rather they test on criminals.
@9C8X9PQ2yrs2Y
Use convicted criminals that have committed severe crimes, murder, rape etc.
@9BJ5WTK2yrs2Y
Can be tested on human on human skin cells.
@9BGN96H2yrs2Y
Just use Prisoners instead
@9B9RSS42yrs2Y
Yes but not for cosmetics and only on less emotionally intelligent species
@99DHHB92yrs2Y
Yes, with strict controls to minimise animal suffering, & not for cosmetics
@97V7DD22yrs2Y
Yes, but only for certain occasions that benefit everyone and that do nit harm animasls
@8XTFF683yrs3Y
For all the above but cosmetics.
Until we find a other option , we have to
@8SMH64T4yrs4Y
no cruel tests no cosmetics
No. Use criminals instead (paedophiles, rapists and murderers) results would be more accurate.
@9NKZVVD10mos10MO
As much as I don't like the idea I feel it has to be done but I do know some human candidates that would do it!
@8R8QHHG4yrs4Y
no because this is putting innocent animals at risk of death
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