Ethics of Research involving animals
Terms of reference
1 To review recent, current and prospective developments in the scientific use of non-human animals, including genetic modification or cloning;
2 To assess the ethical implications of these developments, and, in doing so, to consider arguments about the differing status of various non-human animals and the implications of such arguments on their use in research;
3 To examine ways of assessing the costs and benefits of the scientific use of non-human animals;
4 To assess ways of regulating and enhancing good practice;
5 To assess the ethical implications of using alternatives to non-human animals in different fields of research;
6 To identify and review developments and differences internationally in the use of non-human animals in research and its regulation;
7 To explore ways of stimulating public debate and providing information and education about the issues involved.