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<p>Animal experiments are regulated by the UK Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act
1986 (ASPA). Under ASPA, "animal experiments" are referred to as "scientific
procedures". In accordance with ASPA, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
(Dstl) makes an annual report of scientific procedures to the Home Office.</p><p>
</p><p>The numbers of scientific procedures using animals conducted at Dstl in 2019
was 1,500 and in 2020 the figure was 1,194.</p><p> </p><p>Animal experiments at present
remain a necessary part of Defence research and enable Dstl to develop protective
measures for the UK and its Armed Forces that save lives. Examples of protective measures
are vaccines and treatments that prevent or reduce the effects of exposure to chemical
and biological agents and treatments for traumatic injuries. Dstl does not conduct
animal experiments for the development or testing of offensive weapons and the Home
Office does not grant licences for these purposes.</p>
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