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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@9FJNZW82yrs2Y
NO. We should be testing on convicted paedophiles. Then we would get better results, and they are rightly punished.
@9FRFHMS1yr1Y
Yes, sadly but with stickers regulatory oversight despite, humane treatment, not used for cosmetic or things that could be tested on human, limit testing to certain animals and humane treat (to the best extent possible will texting on them, testing doesn’t mean we should ignore animal rights outright) all this with a future goal to phase out animal testing entirely with artificial or computer testing
@9F2C9GZ2yrs2Y
Only for medical use, no cosmetics or harmful scientific research
@9239TCD3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the research is of significant importance, no alternative model is available and strict welfare standards are met
@8Z2DMJX3yrs3Y
No, add laws which make it easier for humans to volunteer for dangerous testing. Humans can make an informed decision. Animals cannot.
@8X45WHC3yrs3Y
Only testing for drugs, vaccines, and medical devices but not cosmetics
@8SNKF2B4yrs4Y
Test on murderers and tortures
@8SNHNNH4yrs4Y
Only for medical purposes where no other non-invasive option is available, and all decisions are made open to transparent peer reviews.
@8RN9GHH4yrs4Y
If it harms the animals then no
@9CJ9HHQ2yrs2Y
Only if it does not cause them pain or distress
@9BJ48Z42yrs2Y
Yes, but only where required to prove clinical efficacy
Yes, but not for cosmetics and until there is a new and safer method developed that does not impact animals.
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