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1 January 1970
Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh
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Those who oppose animal use can 'misread' the statistics Every year the Home Office publishes annual statistics on how many animals are used in scientific research in the UK, together with detailed information on the types of animals… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/staff-blog/without-anaesthetic-reading-animal-statistics/
The critics say there are loopholes On March 12, the government announced that it was banning the testing of household cleaners on animals in line with a Coalition pledge. Campaigners reacted furiously, claiming the… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/did-the-government-really-ban-animal-tests-for-household-cleaners/
The Home Office has just released the animal research statistics for 2012 which can be seen here. The Home Office has just released the animal research statistics for 2012 which can be seen here. They present information about animal research in the UK such as the number of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/2012-animal-research-statistics-from-the-home-office/
The amended version of the Animals Scientific Procedures Act implementing Directive 2010/63 entered into force on 1 January. The amended version of the Animals Scientific Procedures Act implementing Directive 2010/63 entered into force on 1 January. The Home Office has just published a quick start… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/home-office-guidance-to-animals-scientific-procedures-act/
The Home Office has just released the animal research statistics for 2011 which can be seen here. 2011-animals-in-rese.pdf The Home Office has just released the animal research statistics for 2011 which can be seen here. They present information about animal research in the UK… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/2011-animal-research-statistics-from-the-home-office/
Several peers confirmed their belief in the need for animal research in biomedical research, during a debate in the House of Lords yesterday (24 October 2011). Several peers confirmed their belief in the need for animal research in biomedical research, during a debate in the House of Lords yesterday (24 October 2011). In response to a… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/lords-again-affirm-support-for-animal-research/
The UK Home Office this morning agreed arrangements to deliver two Coalition commitments relating to the use of animals in scientific research The UK Home Office this morning agreed arrangements to deliver two Coalition commitments relating to the use of animals in scientific research: to end the testing of household… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/committing-to-the-three-rs/
The UK Home Office has released figures showing that the number of research procedures using animals last year increased by 3% to just over 3.7 million. The UK Home Office has released figures showing that the number of research procedures using animals last year increased by 3% to just over 3.7 million. Once again, the numbers of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/uk-animal-procedures-up-by-3-in-2010/
Recently, a tribunal ruled that under the Freedom of Information Act a university can be said to 'hold' project licences (irrespective of how they are actually stored at the university) and that section 24 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (… Recently, a tribunal ruled that under the Freedom of Information Act a university can be said to 'hold' project licences (irrespective of how they are actually stored at the… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/freedom-of-information-judgement-on-confidentiality-clause-at-a-university/
Understanding Animal Research today (Tuesday 30 November) welcomed a report from the Home Office addressing claims by an animal rights group about animal research and testing at a UK facility in 2009. Understanding Animal Research today (Tuesday 30 November) welcomed a report from the Home Office addressing claims by an animal rights group about animal research and testing at a… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/infiltration-most-allegations-unfounded/
The new European Directive 2010/63/EU on animal experimentation has been finalised. The new European Directive 2010/63/EU on animal experimentation has been finalised. It replaces the old 1986 Directive EU 86/609. It came into force across the EU earlier this… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/new-european-law-marks-dawn-of-a-new-era/
The recently published Annual report (2009) of the Animals Scientific Procedures Inspectorate and Division highlights progress towards suitable alternatives to replace the use of mice in the testing for toxins in shellfish. The recently published Annual report (2009) of the Animals Scientific Procedures Inspectorate and Division highlights progress towards suitable alternatives to replace the use of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/shellfish-toxin-testing/
The UK government announced this morning that the number of animal procedures in 2009 fell by 1% compared with the previous year. The UK government announced this morning that the number of animal procedures in 2009 fell by 1% compared with the previous year. The total number of procedures started last year… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/genetically-altered-animals-overtake-normal-animals-in-uk-research/
The UK Bioscience Sector has produced a set of principles for the implementation and transposition of the revised EU Directive concerning the use of animals in research. The UK Bioscience Sector has produced a set of principles for the implementation and transposition of the revised EU Directive concerning the use of animals in research. The… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/uk-bioscience-sector-outlines-principles-for-implementing-new-directive/
The Home Office minister with responsibility for animal research, Lynne Featherstone, has agreed to meet the bioscience sector to discuss policy issues. The Home Office minister with responsibility for animal research, Lynne Featherstone, has agreed to meet the bioscience sector to discuss policy issues. Earlier this month, a… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/uk-government-minister-to-discuss-animal-research-policy/
Ethical Review Process (ERP) bodies within animal research institutions now have the tools to "develop more efficient and effective processes". Ethical Review Process (ERP) bodies within animal research institutions now have the tools to "develop more efficient and effective processes". This is thanks to a new set of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/rspca-and-lasa-produce-new-guidelines/
The recent infiltration of a UK safety testing facility by an antivivisectionist raises many questions. The recent infiltration of a UK safety testing facility by an antivivisectionist raises many questions. According to a report in The Sunday Times, animals are being used to test… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/antivivisection-extremism/infiltration-raises-questions/
A dozen organisations representing UK bioscience have published their answers, many of them detailed, to 72 questions posed by the UK Home Office. A dozen organisations representing UK bioscience have published their answers, many of them detailed, to 72 questions posed by the UK Home Office. The Home Office… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/uk-bioscience-sector-publishes-detailed-response-on-european-regulation/
A report Demonstrating respect for rights? A human rights approach to policing protest was published by the House of Lords and House of Commons Joint Committee on Human Rights last month. A report Demonstrating respect for rights? A human rights approach to policing protest was published by the House of Lords and House of Commons Joint Committee on Human Rights last… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/antivivisection-extremism/a-human-rights-approach-to-policing-protest/
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