PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Animal Experiments (14 May 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will take steps to strengthen sanctions for those who breach conditions of a licence to conduct animal experiments for scientific research.
Asked by:
Kerry McCarthy (Labour)
Asked by:
Kerry McCarthy (Labour)
Answer
The Home Office takes non-compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 very seriously.
The Animals in Science Regulation Unit applies sanctions in cases of non-compliance in accordance with its compliance policy, which aims to reduce the risk of future non-compliance.
More rigorous sanctions are used in cases where animal welfare is impacted or there are significant systems failures.
Answered by:
Tom Tugendhat (Conservative)
21 May 2024
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