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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@9QHW34G9mos9MO
Yes, but there should be strict rules regarding the kind of testing, types of animals, and assurance of avoiding unnecessary cruelty
@9PQ7MK69mos9MO
Yes, but there should be very high standards of welfare required and length should be limited to a small proportion of the animal's average lifespan
@9F6XCJH2yrs2Y
Only if it the intended purpose of for that animal
@9PBFY3Y10mos10MO
No, unless it's not for cosmetics and/or their physiology would match understanding reactions to ours and it's done ethically.
@9P9KYKZ10mos10MO
I don’t think using a live animal for testing is fair but using an animal cell and then a human cell in clinical trials is necessary to make sure products are safe
@9BKZLTB2yrs2Y
Yes, but only on animals such as rats and mice.
@9BKPZGW2yrs2Y
Only in dire medical situations
@96BHHR4Liberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Only recently deceased animals (by natural causes) should be tested on, in a system similar to organ donations after death. Otherwise, under no circumstances should animal testing be legal.
@93Z5X7J3yrs3Y
never for cosmetics, and only in drug testing where absolutely necessary.
@8YR5BQYConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as a treatment would be given to animals if it causes any harm to them
Yes, but regulation must be strict to ensure all companies do their utmost to ensure animals are not unnecessarily harmed
@8WQ6CR33yrs3Y
Yes, only if the animals bound to die before hand .
@8SK38F84yrs4Y
Yes, where there is no viable alternative
@8R4WKWW4yrs4Y
Yes, but only when the need is absolutely necessary (Not for cosmetics, or for anything that wouldn't cause life threatening damage if not done)
@8QWLBQHLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
when it is life or death (like corona)
@8Q48T3B4yrs4Y
I would love to say no as I strongly hate animal testing but as a scientist myself I understand the need for testing before releasing medications, vaccines etc. To the public so I think it should only be used when absolutely necessary and not for cosmetics
@99ZB62M2yrs2Y
depending on what type of animal
@99QYTKQ2yrs2Y
yes, but only if they are treated well and have a reasonable living space
@96VMSQ42yrs2Y
Yes but not for cosmetics and only in skiing when there is no other option.
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