First Thoughts on the Effects on the Protection of Laboratory Animals of the UK's Departure from the European Union

Abstract

Directive 2010/63/EU led to Improvements to the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986: it is Hoped that these Improvements will be Maintained, and that Special Attention will be paid to the use of Non-Human Primates and Dogs

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