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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@9QMRH799mos9MO
Human safety should be paramount, though animals can't express themselves and is our responsibility to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
depends on if the animal is useful to the environment or not
@8YG8XLV3yrs3Y
Depends on the methods and the risk
@8XT2YNN3yrs3Y
@8RR8CGW4yrs4Y
No unless its pro enve to be safe first
@8QSWF7KConservative4yrs4Y
Only if they are old or unwell and about to die
@8Q898PR4yrs4Y
Yes but as long as it is ethical
@8Q3MDK3Conservative4yrs4Y
No, they should use murderers, rapists and paedophiles instead
@9BPYVF32yrs2Y
Yes for drugs, vaccines, medical devices. Not cosmetics.
@98G9HJX2yrs2Y
Only if a substance is life saving
I would prefer that animal testing wasn't necessary, but understand that sometimes there is no alternative. I do believe cosmetic testing should be banned except in the case of medical cosmetics, i.e. for those with skin conditions or disfigurement.
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