CMB2000/L09 Nonhuman Animals in Research Flashcards
What was the view of Tom Regan, 1985 on animal testing?
The problem of seeing animals as resources for humans
What was the view of Marti Kheel, 1989 on animal testing?
Cutting of feelings of connection to animals with the ‘rational’ mind
What was the view of Peter Singer, 1990, on animal testing?
Speciesism is the problem
Principle of equal consideration of interests will rule out some means of obtaining knowledge
What was the view of Nathan Nobis, 2011, on animal testing?
Common sense and science supports thinking many animals can be harmed
What was the view of Richard Haynes, 2008, on animal testing?
It should be considered whether the benefits to the animal being used outweigh the costs to that animal
What is the law on using nonhuman animals in biomedical science?
Demands some forms of protection applied to any living vertebrate other than man and any living cephalopod
What kind of procedures is the law apply to regarding animal testing?
Ant scientific procedures which are defined as procedures that cause harm, suffering, pain or distress where there is more than what is caused by insertion of a needle
What does ASPA demand? (3)
That researchers obtain a personal licence
That scientific projects get a project licence
That the place of research has a certificate of designation with 3 named people
What are the 3 named people required by ASPA?
Certificate holder
Named veterinary surgeon
Named animal welfare and care officer
What is an AWERB?
An Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body which review applications for research before review by the Home Office
Give 2 alternatives to nonhuman animal research.
Micro-dosing
Observational studies
Randomised control trials
Use of human tissues, cells and genes
Computer testing
What are the legal requirements in relation to consent? (3)
A person has capacity
Is informed adequately
Gives consent without being coerced
What is the Freedom of Information Act 2000?
Aims to promote openness by public authorities
Members have statuary right to information held by public authorities including unis and NHS
What is the Data Protection Act 2018?
Tailors and supplements the GDPR
Explain the spectrum of (un)naturalness.
Type 1 - human influence and alteration of existence e.g., genetically engineered animals
Type 2 - autonomous alteration e.g., conventionally farmed animals
Type 3 - wild animals
Type 4 - no human influence, before homo sapiens
