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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@9NXZVN710mos10MO
Yes, but not for cosmetics, and I believe that the animal welfare laws should be extremely strict in situations such as these, and that they should be strictly enforced.
@9DT86462yrs2Y
In certain cases yes, but not for cosmetics
@9P7VWZC10mos10MO
No, we should use prisoners for this, but only those who have committed horrific and undeniable crimes and would likely face a death penalty.
@9M4QMVZLiberal Democrat11mos11MO
Yes, but only for absolutely necessary vaccines and medicines where in vitro research would not be sufficient.
@8WCYR3C3yrs3Y
If it won’t hurt the animal.
@8TVB3D34yrs4Y
Yes, but not for cosmetics and only where no viable alternative is available.
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@8S5R4Y74yrs4Y
Yes, but the researchers should respect the animals they are using
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@8RHNRVW4yrs4Y
Only if the species of animal is at large
@97NDL2X2yrs2Y
Only if its to help a disease threatening the species being tested on
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