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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Only in situations were there is no other way of testing it, only if it comes down to a life or death situation.
@9Q3ZZ6FLiberal Democrat9mos9MO
No for drugs and cosmetics, maybe for vaccines and medical devices. Animal welfare should be prioritised however.
no drugs and harmful things that could kill the animals so vaccines are too bad. Maybe test on volunteering humans as to not do it to animals because animals can't say no
@9Q3Z7KH9mos9MO
I dont think in should be used as it can kill the animals plus is cruel to them and it may not work on humans anyway
@9Q3ZZZ49mos9MO
only on medicines and vaccines that could benefit peoples health in the long run or for life saving treatments
@947Q6PK3yrs3Y
depending what animals, not dementia but wild rats and small rodent mice yes
@8T3HML64yrs4Y
Yes, except if they're endangered or at risk.
Yes, but companies should have to prove they’re looking into non-animal alternatives
@9D2G5NJ2yrs2Y
Yes provided they do not select animals that feel pain
@9CF5T582yrs2Y
No they should not allowed, unless their is no other option to prove safety for humans
@9BT7RTV2yrs2Y
Yes unless those animals have high emotional intelligence such as Dogs or Cats
@96YDX2T2yrs2Y
Only animals with low to none emotional intelligence
@96RMV4S2yrs2Y
Only for non-dangerous testing - in turn, the animal should be treated well/ given awards
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