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.
@9QBBXYD9mos9MO
only when absolutely necessary for the development of new life-saving treatments, not cosmetics or medical devices
@9LNHJNQ12mos12MO
These products are for humans, we should use humans. Killing an innocent life for the sake of humanity is dumb.
@9LMW7N412mos12MO
Yes, but it should be as the very last resort, always humane, and never for cosmetics; animal welfare should be prioritised
I agree that animals should be allowed to test drugs, vaccines and medical devices, but not the testing of cosmetics.
@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 Equality11mos11MO
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.
@964FZJD3yrs3Y
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.
@8WZ5BWP3yrs3Y
Yes but only for medicines
@8VBG6354yrs4Y
No test on adults in prison long term
@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.
Yes, but with restrictions and must be done ethically.
@8RLNDFW4yrs4Y
If humans want these things test you them on humans!!!
@8RLC9NHConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but only when testing is unlikely to cause significant distress
@8RKL8CZ4yrs4Y
No, only criminals who commit extreme crimes
@8Q588HY4yrs4Y
Yes but only if it’s the safest option.
@8M7NYSDLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Yes, but more funding should be used to find alternative
@9BZ4D2P2yrs2Y
@999N89Q2yrs2Y
allow for drugs vaccines and medication but not cosmetics
@98HT4KZ2yrs2Y
Not for cosmetics, where testing has already proved items to be safe. No need to create new ones in this day and age.
@98HFZYL2yrs2Y
Yes, but only on animals smaller than rats.
@984DJZH2yrs2Y
No, they should use volunteers
Yes for drugs, vaccines and medical devices no to cosmetics
@8S36ZMPConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if it can be proven that there is no other choice
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