The ethics of research involving animals
Report
Published 24/05/2005
- To review recent, current and prospective developments in the scientific use of non-human animals, including genetic modification or cloning
- 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
- To examine ways of assessing the costs and benefits of the scientific use of non-human animals
- To assess ways of regulating and enhancing good practice
- To assess the ethical implications of using alternatives to animals in different fields of research
- To identify and review developments and differences internationally in the use of animals in research and its regulation
- To explore ways of stimulating public debate and providing information and education about the issues involved