This notes covers the transposition on the EU Directive on animal experiments and the concerns raised about stray animals.
Animal Experiments: Stray and Feral Animals (39 KB , PDF)
This note addresses the concerns expressed by some that transposition of Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes, as proposed by the Government, would result in lost or stray pets being used in experiments.
The Directive does not allow the use of stray or feral animals in experiments unless there is an essential need for studies concerning the health and welfare of the animals or serious threats to the environment or to human or animal health, and there is scientific justification for the procedure.
The RSPCA is of the view that transposition unchanged of the relevant Article will not result in any change to the current situation in the UK.
Animal Experiments: Stray and Feral Animals (39 KB , PDF)
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 18 October 2021 on an e-petition on endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be opened by Taiwo Owatemi MP.
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 18 October 2021 on an e-petition relating to animal testing. The debate will be opened by Martyn Day MP.
The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 8 June 2021 as a Bill to make provision about the welfare of certain kept animals that are in, imported into, or exported from Great Britain.Second Reading is scheduled for Monday 25 October 2021.
