Research and analysis

Strengthening the effective functioning of named persons

Animals in Science Committee response to a ministerial commission for advice.

• From: Animals in Science Committee
• Published: 8 October 2026

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Strengthening the effective functioning of named persons (accessible)

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Strengthening the effective functioning of named persons

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Letter from the Chair of the Animals in Science Committee to Lord Hanson (accessible)

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Letter from the Chair of the Animals in Science Committee to Lord Hanson

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Details

In January 2025, the Home Office commissioned the Animals in Science Committee (ASC) to provide advice on the Named Information Officer (NIO). Following agreement with the minister, this was extended to examine the effectiveness of all statutory named roles required under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA).

The associated report and advice, in the form of a series of recommendations to the minister, are reviewed and agreed by the full ASC.