Legal Framework

Guidance on the Operation of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 - An on-line version of the "blue book" describing the operation of A(SP)A 86.

Home Office Publications - Links to reference material, including annual statistics of animal use and Project Licence abstracts.

Housing and Care of Animals - Home Office Code of Practice for the Housing and Care of Animals used in Scientific Procedures.

Schedule 1 Killing - Home Office Code of Practice for the Humane Killing of Animals under Schedule 1 to the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

Home Office: Animals In Scientific Procedures - The homepage of the Home Office 'Animals in Scientific Procedures' website.

Home Office: Animals In Scientific Procedures - Application Forms - Direct link to application forms and guidance notes for PILs and PPLs.

Home Office Statement on the Ethical Review Process - Home Office guidelines on the aims and functions of the Ethical Review Process.

The Animal Procedures Committee - The Animal Procedures Committee (APC) is an advisory, Non-Departmental Public Body established and appointed under the terms of sections 19 and 20 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

DEFRA (International Trade) - The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has responsibility for regulating internation trade of animals to and from the UK. This site is an authoritative source of information on the health conditions for international trade in live animals and animal products to, from or through Great Britain. It also includes general information relevant to such trade.

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