The Anti-Animal Testing Protest at Westminster: A Call for Immediate Ban

A petition calling for an immediate ban on the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures has gathered over 230,000 signatures in the UK.

The petition is hosted on the UK Government and Parliament Petitions website and was launched on February 14.

The longest-running and permanent grassroots animal rights protest camp in the UK, Camp Beagle, has been protesting outside MBR Acres since July 2021.

Dogs are commercially bred in bleak and factory-like conditions, raising serious concerns about their welfare.

Dogs are left unattended for extended periods in government-licensed establishments, which is unacceptable.

Celebrities such as Jessie Wallace, Kyle Thomas, and Faye Winter have joined the cause, highlighting the issue as a matter of public interest and moral imperative.

The government acknowledges the debate surrounding animal testing but does not agree to an immediate ban on the use of dogs for testing and research purposes.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology cites international guidance that requires data from animal testing to ensure safety before testing on humans.

Protests at MBR Acres coincide with World Day for Animals in Laboratories, established in 1979 to raise awareness and action for animal welfare.

The ongoing protests and petition demonstrate a collective effort to address the critical issue of animal testing and advocate for an immediate ban.