Animal Experiments
2026-05-17 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · HL245 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government why they did not include Herbie's Law on animal testing in the King's Speech; and what plans they have to introduce such legislation.
Answer
The UK’s legal framework already limits the use of animals in science to cases where no validated alternatives exist. The Government’s alternative methods strategy sets out a vision to eliminate animal use in all but exceptional circumstances. However, sc...