- The National Centre for the Replacement, Reduction and Refinement of Animals in Research (NC3Rs)
- Understanding Animals in Research (UAR)
- RSPCA Animals in Science webpages
- RSPCA AWERB Directory - (useful pages for AWERB members)
- The Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA)
- ICLAS (International Council for Laboratory Animal Science)
Useful Links and Key Documents
Here you'll find links to useful animal welfare websites and resources.
Animal Welfare Websites
National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs)
AWERB Guiding Principles
- The 'AWERB Guiding Principles' is a handbook co-produced by the RSPCA and LASA "[...]intended to help interpret the requirements for UK local Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies (AWERBs) and share good practices".
The Nagoya Protocol
- University Nagoya Protocol page
- A useful article from Imperial College London outlining what the protocol is, and how it relates to research involving animals can be found here.
Key Legislation
- Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act (1986) - (commonly referred to as A(SP)A)
- Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981)
- Protection of Badgers Act (1992)
- The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2010)
- Wild Mammals (Protection) Act (1996)
- Animal Welfare Act (2006)