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Animal Welfare Ethical Review Body Hub Support Note, 2026
A report intended to support the current operation of Animal Welfare Ethical Review Body (AWERB) hubs.
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The ASC has a responsibility to take such steps as it sees necessary, and to advise AWERBs, on the diffusion of ‘best practice’ relating to the acquisition, breeding, accommodation, care and use of animals protected under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, as amended.
To help fulfil this mandate, the ASC developed an AWERB network, based around regional ‘hub’ AWERBs. The original support note was published in 2017 and a revised note was published in 2021. As a living document, it will continue to be shaped and refreshed by contributions from the hubs and member AWERBs.
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Published 23 February 2026