History of uk national legislation course 1

Question 1

what did Richard Martin introduce 1822

Answer 1

a bill to protect horses, mules and cattle from wanton cattle

Question 2

how was the 1822 bill by richard martin modified

Answer 2

Modified to cover all domestic animals – 1835

Wanton removed – so even if there was intent still illegal – 1849

Question 3

when could you be prosectued for animal cruelty

Answer 3

1822

Question 4

who was the first proponents to aniamls testing -

Answer 4

Claus Bernard - introduction to study of experiemntal medicine

Question 5

what was Marsheall Hall principles

Answer 5

Practical ethics – use of animals responsibly

Before legal framework scientists sought to define responsible and ethical behaviour

Marshall suggested how experiments should be conducted

Question 6

what are the principles of investigation in physiology 1835

Answer 6

We should never have recourse to experiment where observation can afford the information.

No experiment should be performed without a distinct and definite object attainable as an uncomplicated result.

We should not repeat experiments performed by reputable physiologists.

Experiments should be instituted with the least possible suffering.

Experiments should be performed under circumstances which will obviate the necessity for repetition.

Question 7

who was the BSA

Answer 7

British Association for the advancement of science

Question 8

what was the 4 point code - regulating physiological experiemnt 1871

Answer 8

Experiments should be done under anaesthesia whenever possible.

Experiments without anaesthesia are not suitable for public demonstration

No painful experiment should be performed by an unskilled person.

Experiments should not be performed to gain manual dexterity.

Question 9

when was the cruelty to aniamls act introduced

Answer 9

15th august 1876

Question 10

what did the cruelty act cover

Answer 10

Covered all aspects of cruelty in relation to experiments causing pain to living animals

Act included basic licensing requirements for persons and places

Little control for the purpose of the research purpose, experimental design, or he number and species of animals used

No specific requirements to justify animals use

Question 11

what replaced the cruetly to aniamls act

Answer 11

1986 – The Animals Scientific procedures Act became legislation replacing the 1876 act

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