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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@983NFLH2yrs2Y
They should be tested on criminals who were going to be sentenced to death
@9D4GLWR2yrs2Y
Testing of cosmetic products and their ingredients on animals should be banned. Stricter regulations should be in place for medical testing to ensure that results are shared and pharmaceutical companies do not have the right to 'trademark' or protect IP of results (since that would lead to more animal tests being undertaken by other companies).
@8XT2YNN3yrs3Y
@8W8TWMN4yrs4Y
Should be allowed on testing medical but not cosmetics
@8RX466Q4yrs4Y
No! We have a prison full of rapists and murderers. What if we asked prisoners to participate in such a scheme that would benefit humanity ? Those that decline, their names go into a hat and we go from there.
@8QFL9X94yrs4Y
Not cosmetics, but it depends on the desperation on the use of drugs, vaccines and medical devices
@9BPYVF32yrs2Y
Yes for drugs, vaccines, medical devices. Not cosmetics.
@9BBY7DD2yrs2Y
No. Test on convicted rapists instead.
@983NGP92yrs2Y
Only if the animal is safe after the testing and not dead.
@97PGZG22yrs2Y
Yes but only if there very common.
@97N8KXB2yrs2Y
not really unless its unharmful
@973WJ4N2yrs2Y
Depends on which animal -e.g, vaccination
@8ZJCGVD3yrs3Y
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