The Ethics of Research involving Animals
2001 Workshop
In November 2001, the Council held a Workshop involving a number of experts to examine the ethical issues raised by likely developments in research involving animals.
During the workshop, five areas were identified that might warrant further consideration:
- the ethical implications of the rising trend in the number of genetically modified animals
- whether there are morally relevant distinctions to be made between different species
- the ethical implications of alternatives to animal research
- regulatory issues, including the classification and assessment of welfare of genetically modified animals, and difficulties with the cost-benefit analysis of the use of animals in research
- variations between international regulations
- the importance of public information and education.
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As a result of this meeting, it was decided that the topic merited further examination and a Working Party was established in February 2003.
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