Guidance
Animals in Science Committee (ASC): code of practice and working protocol
Information setting out the good practice principles underpinning the management, responsibilities and activity of the Animals in Science Committee.
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This updated code of practice (December 2017) sets out the good practice principles underpinning the management, responsibilities and activity of the Animals in Science Committee (ASC).
It outlines:
- the remit of the ASC
- the responsibilities of individuals
- the appointment process
- the working protocol between the Home Secretary and the ASC
The report also provides guidance on expenses for office holders and committee members, this supersedes the previous document published.
Updates to this page
Published 9 February 2018
Last updated 5 May 2023
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Guidance updated to: update name of Northern Ireland Department of Health; remove references to European Union that are no longer applicable; fix broken links throughout document; replace Annex A 'Working Protocol' with updated version.
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First published.