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Animals in Science Committee (ASC): code of practice and working protocol

Information setting out the good practice principles underpinning the management, responsibilities and activity of the Animals in Science Committee.

• From: Animals in Science Committee
• Published: 9 February 2018
• Last updated: 5 May 2023 — See all updates

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This updated code of practice (December 2017) sets out the good practice principles underpinning the management, responsibilities and activity of the Animals in Science Committee (ASC).

It outlines:

• the remit of the ASC
• the responsibilities of individuals
• the appointment process
• the working protocol between the Home Secretary and the ASC

The report also provides guidance on expenses for office holders and committee members, this supersedes the previous document published.

Published 9 February 2018
Last updated 5 May 2023 + show all updates

1. 5 May 2023

   Guidance updated to: update name of Northern Ireland Department of Health; remove references to European Union that are no longer applicable; fix broken links throughout document; replace Annex A 'Working Protocol' with updated version.

2. 9 February 2018

   First published.