All National Legislation Articles

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The use of animals in research in the UK is controlled by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (A(SP)A).

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A project licence is granted to an individual to manage a program of research that involves regulated procedures.

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Personal licences are granted to individuals and authorise them to conduct particular types of regulated procedures on one or more species of protected animals.

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Some procedures on animals can be carried out without a personal licence, and this includes humanely killing an animal using a “Schedule 1 method”.

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The Establishment licence provides authority to the Institution to carry out regulated procedures (a “user establishment”) or to breed and supply animals listed on Schedule 2 of A(SP)A.

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The Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB) provides ethical advice to the Establishment licence holder on Project licence applications.

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Home Office inspectors have many duties including advising the Secretary of State on applications for licences, and on requests for their amendment or revocation.

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The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) is an independent public body responsible for providing impartial, balanced and objective advice to the Home Office minister on matters related to the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act.

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The Home Office provide extensive guidance on the operation of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act.

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Various veterinary, agricultural or husbandry practices are not regulated under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, 1986, but are controlled by other legislation.