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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@9PLPVZM9mos9MO
Define animal. Drosphila are routinely used and few would mind about that. My answer depends on the specific case.
@9N5JPYM10mos10MO
Yes but under strict laws that are monitored to ensure the best welfare and outcome for both the animal and the research
@9F82W2W2yrs2Y
Yes but only on very needed vaccinations and anything medical
@9F6LHDL2yrs2Y
Yes for medical testing. But no for cosmetics
@9MRVWRV10mos10MO
Greater scrutiny should be applied to avoid unnecessary suffering/death of animals, although in certain instances it is something I agree is hard to avoid to ensure safe treatment for humans.
@9M54NV311mos11MO
I think animals should not be used interesting however, I would rather if the product was harmful that an animal died than a human
@8YH95623yrs3Y
No and jail anyone who does.
@8WBX4P33yrs3Y
Medicines and cosmetics can't both be on the same list.
@8TW7CD94yrs4Y
test it on bad criminals
@8T8645C4yrs4Y
Only if it is essential, a last resort - but no to testing for cosmetics
@8T23RP64yrs4Y
No, researchers should be imprisoned if they test on animals
@8SN3KF54yrs4Y
On a product by product basis
it depends, if they HAVE to, then sure if not then no
@8SLYGK34yrs4Y
@8S86J2ZLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Yes, but not for cosmetics and only while there are not other viable animal friendly alternatives.
Ban testing on animals for cosmetics and focus on development of animal free testing for drugs and medical purposes
Only when absolutely necessary for the health of humans
@8RZ552Q4yrs4Y
Yes as long as it is necessary to test on animals. If cell lines can be used then use them
@8RYDVKK4yrs4Y
Final trials have to be used on some form of human-resembling species to confirm legitimacy. Though, luxury substances (cosmetics) should not be allowed.
@8RCBCJ54yrs4Y
only if it is necessary, we should try to avoid it as much as possible
@8QS68NC4yrs4Y
Used for medical purposes but not for cosmetic purposes
@8QQP38C4yrs4Y
They don’t have a say so no
@8QFTFCQ4yrs4Y
Test them on paedophiles
@8QDMKHP4yrs4Y
Yes if Extramural regulated with strict Minimum confidence threshold
@8Q6MFPG4yrs4Y
No, use minorities instead
@8Q4FB534yrs4Y
@8PXNSGK4yrs4Y
Yes, but the public should be made aware of the process. Not for cosmetics.
@9CR2JZR2yrs2Y
Test these products on criminals.
@9C9YF2Q2yrs2Y
yes, it is a very reliable way of testing products and the products arent always harmful
@9BF7TL32yrs2Y
Only for life-saving medical advances.
While I do believe that animal testing is, in this day and age, amoral and largely unnecessary, in cases where there is no better alternative the loss of animal life and wellbeing should be considered against the gain in human survival rates. If more beings will be able to live longer and happier, then it is the correct choice but otherwise it should not be permitted.
@997HQW52yrs2Y
Yes, but only when incredibly necessary there should be investigations into the need for animal testing and a licence required for each individual thing needing tested
@98XBZ9P2yrs2Y
@98TNQYS2yrs2Y
Should use criminals such as murderers and rapists.
@8YRX2H93yrs3Y
Depends on the severity of the problem that the tested drug would aim to fix
@8SMMJSB4yrs4Y
only when essential for medical purposes and not for cosmetics
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