Animals in Science Committee

What we do

ASC is an advisory non-departmental public body of the Home Office.

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We work on these topics

1. Wildlife and animal welfare

   The government offers advice and guidance to pet owners and also enforces legislation to protect pets against cruelty. The UK has a diverse and unique range of wildlife, but over-exploitation (such as over-fishing), habitat loss, climate change and the impact of non-native species all pose a threat. Read more

2. Science and innovation

   The government funds and supports innovation in science, technology and engineering to help the UK's high-tech industries to thrive. Read more

Documents

Our announcements

1. New members of Animals in Science Committee to hold first meeting

   • 27 June 2013
   • News story

2. The new home on the web for the Animals in Science Committee

   • 27 March 2013
   • News story

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Our publications

1. Animal Procedures Committee: cumulative severity review

   • 28 November 2013
   • Policy paper

2. Animals in Science Committee minutes, 14 October 2013

   • 18 November 2013
   • Transparency data

See all our publications

Contact ASC

Secretariat contact

ASC Secretariat
3rd Floor
Seacole SW
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF

Email asc.secretariat@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

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