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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@9NP5NBH10mos10MO
Yes, but not for cosmetics, and only with rodents or less conscious creatures. No unfair or cruel tests. Never prolong suffering unnecessarily.
@9NNY89Q10mos10MO
Yes, but only as a last resort, and only for human medicines or treatments, no cosmetics or non essential testing etc.
@9NN3C7V10mos10MO
Yes but I think try limit to use dangerous ones that will not massively benefit us and to try use animals on death bed
@9JRXQ9G1yr1Y
Yes but allow people to be able to volunteer to do so aswell to decrease the death of animals for this
@9JR3S2H1yr1Y
i think it has to be safe as possible and it should be agreed by the goverment but it should be for certain things.
@964MSGH2yrs2Y
Let more educated people decide
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@93DHDFW3yrs3Y
No, except in the most necessary circumstances
@8WGZ2243yrs3Y
Test chemicals and drugs that are critical in saving the lives of the vulnerable.
@8Q4QX6Q4yrs4Y
If it means it can cure horrific human diseases then yes, they can be tested on animals
@8Q3GWQJ4yrs4Y
Yes for drugs, vaccines, medical devices where their realisation is vital and innovative, no for cosmetics.
@96VXD52Animal Welfare2yrs2Y
No, test them on prisons that have a life sentence.
@8YG6DBJ3yrs3Y
To a degree, but not killing or harming animals.
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