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National Legislation (EU1)

Understand the national and international legal and regulatory framework within which projects involving animals are constructed and managed and of the legal responsibilities of the people involved.

Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act

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

A project licence is granted to an individual to manage a program of research (“experiments”) that involves regulated procedures.
Personal Licences (PILs)

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

As described earlier, some procedures on animals can be carried out without a personal licence, and this includes humanely killing an animal using a “Schedule 1 method”.
Establishment Licences

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.
Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies

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

Home Office inspectors have many duties including advising the Secretary of State on applications for licences, and on requests for their amendment or revocation.
Animals in Science Committee (ASC)

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.
Codes of Practice and Home Office Guidance

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

Various veterinary, agricultural or husbandry practices are not regulated under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, 1986, but are controlled by other legislation.
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National Legislation (EU1)

Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act

Project Licences (PPLs)

Personal Licences (PILs)

Euthanasia and Personal Licencing

Establishment Licences

Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies

Home Office inspectors

Animals in Science Committee (ASC)

Codes of Practice and Home Office Guidance

Other relevant legislation

All National Legislation Articles

National Legislation References