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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@B273FQ43mos3MO
If it’s for something life saving like a new medicine, then yes. For entertainment and cosmetics, no.
@9FD8BP22yrs2Y
Animal testing should only be used if it would directly lead to saving another life, but not for instances which could be done in paid clinical trials on humans or for cosmetics or if a synthetic version is available bur more expensive
@9MPDCWVWomen's Equality10mos10MO
Yes but not for cosmetics and only if the animals are kept in good environments when not being tested, are fed well and looked after and if they need to be tested they are only tested once or twice every 2 or 3 months.
@964FZJD2yrs2Y
No, drugs tested on animals may show as a success but once test on humans they fail. This has been shown in scientific research and human tissue can be used which is more accurate.
@8Y2M8WJ3yrs3Y
Animals should not be tested as they are unable to give consent whereas people understand the possible repercussions and can agree to participate.
@8TBB9XM4yrs4Y
Yes but experiments must be humane.
No, unnecessary for cosmetics, inefficient in medical practise - diverts money away from finding newer, more effective and efficient methods.
@8RKL8CZ4yrs4Y
No, only criminals who commit extreme crimes
@8Q588HY4yrs4Y
Yes but only if it’s the safest option.
@9BZ4D2P2yrs2Y
@98HT4KZ2yrs2Y
Not for cosmetics, where testing has already proved items to be safe. No need to create new ones in this day and age.
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