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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@B3PN5ZQ 4wks4W
No. They should be tested on paedophiles, killers, rapists and anyone who is doing a prison sentence for beating children, elderly and disabled people.
@9PM73LBWomen's Equality9mos9MO
Although I don't agree with animal testing buy also there are so many people that have had negative effects from testing so either way isn't great
Yes but not for cosmetics and only rodents, no primates, cats,dogs or rabbits
@9MZKGBCConservative10mos10MO
Why test on animals, surely in these days of AI and high tech we should be able to get a better system of testing
@9LXK8SH11mos11MO
no #savetheanimals if you were in the animals position you would not want to be used as a test subject.
@96PQLP92yrs2Y
No. Use murderers instead.
@95JNLFC3yrs3Y
No, tests these drugs on criminals rather than innocent animals
@94KB9253yrs3Y
Only if there is no other option. Never for cosmetics
@93THXVP3yrs3Y
Test on violent criminals first
@8Z7PZXY3yrs3Y
Yes, under strict ethical and welfare guidance with other testing methods used where possible
@8XDRKVB3yrs3Y
I think that animals should only be used for things that could kill human testers such as early vaccine prototypes. however, animals should not be used for makeup and cosmetics
@8TB9KXX4yrs4Y
Absolutely Not. Barbaric.
@8SSXP8R4yrs4Y
Only for situations where it is impossible not to e.g. vaccines, or untested vital medicines. Animals should never be used for any other reasons.
@8SPZLH34yrs4Y
Only for serious/life threatening conditions
@8SPSKDX4yrs4Y
No cause that how we have covid
@8SMCBY24yrs4Y
I am for testing the safety of drugs that are designed to improve animal welfare. I am strongly against testing cosmetics and such for human use.
@8SL6C6C4yrs4Y
If it is potential to effect life or death yes or certain criminals, not for cosmetic purposes
@8SK2V5W4yrs4Y
Yes, if there is no alternatives
@8SDZ7X84yrs4Y
Only if its not possible to test in any other way
@8S2PDLL4yrs4Y
Yes, It there is no other viable option
@8RPG9V74yrs4Y
Yes but only once. Performed humanely
@8RL5VLD4yrs4Y
Efforts should be made to not test on animals where possible
It should only be used if there is clear proof that it does not harm the animal mentally or physically.
@8Q38D4Y4yrs4Y
It’s cruel on the animals however for medical reasons only
@8Q2KWDQ4yrs4Y
It's situationally dependant, honestly.
@995XTS22yrs2Y
No. Human testing on the worst prisoners should be implemented.
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