Foetal sentience bill progresses in House of Lords
"We have legal protections for lobsters and decapod crustaceans ... as well as all mammals, but we have no view, let alone protection, for the human foetus."
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"We have legal protections for lobsters and decapod crustaceans ... as well as all mammals, but we have no view, let alone protection, for the human foetus."
Amy Beale of medical research charity FRAME gives an overview of recent events and changes in policy
Link to BUAV: http://www.buav.org/article/1072/buav-delighted-as-government-concedes-total-ban-on-the-use-of-stray-cats-and-dogs-in-experiments BUAV delighted as government concedes total ban on the use of stray cats and dogs in experiments 27/07/2012 The BUAV, the leading organisation campaigning to end animal experiments, has today welcomed the decision by the UK Government to introduce a legislative ban on the use of stray animals, such as cats…
What is the UK Government’s latest stance on animal testing?
A new law that allows plants to be genetically edited has recently been passed and will serve as a stepping stone towards the technology being used in animals. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2003 passed into law on 23 March, with its main intent being reinforcing food security. In other words, allowing farmers to […]