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The Animals in Science Committee have updated their ways of working to better enable delivery of government commitments.
The Home Office has sent a holding response to the Animals in Science Committee's advice on non-human primates used in service licences.
2 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF www.gov.uk/home-office Dr Sally Robinson…
New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years.
Lord Hanson has responded to the Animals in Science Committee’s letter on cumulative severity in project licences.
We are seeking new members to advise government and help maintain the highest standards in the welfare of animals used in research.
September 2025 newsletter issued by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit.
Lord Hanson has responded to the Animals in Science Committee’s advice on non-human primates bred for use in scientific purposes.
Newsletter issued by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit.
The Home Office has responded to the Animals in Science Committee's licence analysis review.
Letter from the Chair of the Animals in Science Committee to the Lords Minister requesting prior notification of strategy publication.
Letters from the Chair of the Animals in Science Committee to the Lords Minister about timescales and scope for commissioned advice.
Dr Sally Robinson has been appointed as chair of the Animals in Science Committee (ASC).
A commission for advice from the Home Office to the Animals in Science Committee (ASC) on strengthening the functioning of AWERBs and Named Information Officer.
A commission for advice from the Home Office to the Animals in Science Committee (ASC) on strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector.
A commission for advice from the Home Office to the Animals in Science Committee (ASC) on improving non-technical summaries and retrospective assessments.
Letter from the Chair of the Animals in Science Committee about restarting the public attitudes to animal research survey.
Letter from the Chair of the Animals in Science Committee to the Minister for Science, Research and Innovation about the animal testing debate in Parliament.
The Animals in Science Committee has appointed 9 new members and reappointed its Chair and 5 of its existing members.
Letter from Minister, Lord Sharpe of Epsom, to Professor David Main, Chair of the Animals in Science Committee, on commissioned areas of work.
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