SCIENCE
14 Annual Review 2024
14 Annual review 2024
Photos: Andrew Forsyth, Emma Jacobs/RSPCA.ORG.UK
Informed by
science
We know what we're talking about when
it comes to animal welfare. All our work is
informed by the latest and best scientific
research, knowledge, expertise and
experience. Our experts work with a wide
range of stakeholders - including legislators
and other organisations - to change laws,
practices and behaviours that affect
animals in our homes and workplaces,
in science, on farms and in the wild.
Some 2024 wins for animals
SCIENCE
In a real breakthrough for
laboratory animals, the
Government pledged to
'partner with scientists, industry
and civil society…towards the
phasing out of animal testing'.
We achieved an
important change in
legislation for primates
sold or kept as pets. In future,
owners will have to license these
wild animals and provide suitable,
zoo-level conditions.
Our work with The
Humane League
UK led to a Court of
Appeal clarification that 95 percent
of the billions of fast-growing
meat chickens farmed in the
UK are bred to suffer unlawfully.
We're now pressing the
Government to protect them.
Our report Taking
the lead calls on
the Government to
adopt holistic approaches to
safety around dogs, including
responsible dog ownership and
community engagement, rather
than ineffective breed bans.
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