Laboratory Animal Law: Legal Control of the Use of Animals in Research, Second Edition

Praise for the first edition:“It is hard to see how anyone with responsibilities under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act could manage without a book such as this.” Michael Balls, review published in Atla “The strength of the book lies in the way Kevin Dolan brings his experience to bear blending information from various sources.” Patrick Sinnett-Smith, review published in RDS News Written by the leading expert in this field, this is the only book providing practical guidance on the legal obligations of caring for laboratory animals. Up-to-date information on all relevant UK legislation and guidelines is given, with the main emphasis being on the interpretation of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. New to this edition: \*Emphasis throughout is now on the practical application of legal controls of the use of animals in research. \*Updated where relevant to keep in line with new welfare legislation. \*Coverage of current format of application for personal and project licences. \*Expanded coverage of Certificates of Designation. \*Impact of the Freedom of Information Act is discussed. A vital resource for all those involved with the use of animals in research, and especially those studying for qualifications or licences in this field.Content: Chapter 1 The Legal Protection of Animals (pages 1–8): Chapter 2 The Coming of the Law on Laboratory Animals (pages 9–21): Chapter 3 The Protected Animal (pages 22–23): Chapter 4 The Regulated Procedure (pages 24–27): Chapter 5 Schedule 1 of the A(SP)A (pages 28–33): Chapter 6 The Personal Licence (pages 34–40): Chapter 7 The Project Licence (pages 41–61): Chapter 8 Training of those with Responsibilities under the A(SP)A (pages 62–66): Chapter 9 Certificates of Designation (pages 67–89): Chapter 10 Codes of Practice (pages 90–94): Chapter 11 The Re?use of Animals (pages 95–96): Chapter 12 Records, Returns and Reports (pages 97–103): Chapter 13 Offences, Penalties, Prosecutions and Peripheral Litigation (pages 104–122): Chapter 14 Officials and Committees (pages 123–134): Chapter 15 The Law on Veterinary Surgery (pages 135–141): Chapter 16 Drugs in Research (pages 142–144): Chapter 17 Liability in the Animal Unit (pages 145–155): Chapter 18 Ecological Aspects of Animal Legislation (pages 156–162): Chapter 19 Regulations Relevant to Animals in Research and the Impact of European Legislation (pages 163–171): Chapter 20 Animal Welfare in Law (pages 172–181): Chapter 21 Legal Aspects of the Transport of Animals (pages 182–1889): Chapter 22 Law on the Import and Export of Animals (pages 190–198): Praise for the first edition: “It is hard to see how anyone with responsibilities under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act could manage without a book such as this.” Michael Balls, review published in Atla “The strength of the book lies in the way Kevin Dolan brings his experience to bear blending information from various sources.” Patrick Sinnett-Smith, review published in RDS News Written by the leading expert in this field, this is the only book providing practical guidance on the legal obligations of caring for laboratory animals. Up-to-date information on all relevant UK legislation and guidelines is given, with the main emphasis being on the interpretation of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. New to this edition: *Emphasis throughout is now on the practical application of legal controls of the use of animals in research. *Updated where relevant to keep in line with new welfare legislation. *Coverage of current format of application for personal and project licences. *Expanded coverage of Certificates of Designation. *Impact of the Freedom of Information Act is discussed. A vital resource for all those involved with the use of animals in research, and especially those studying for qualifications or licences in this field.Content: Chapter 1 The Legal Protection of Animals (pages 1–8): Chapter 2 The Coming of the Law on Laboratory Animals (pages 9–21): Chapter 3 The Protected Animal (pages 22–23): Chapter 4 The Regulated Procedure (pages 24–27): Chapter 5 Schedule 1 of the A(SP)A (pages 28–33): Chapter 6 The Personal Licence (pages 34–40): Chapter 7 The Project Licence (pages 41–61): Chapter 8 Training of those with Responsibilities under the A(SP)A (pages 62–66): Chapter 9 Certificates of Designation (pages 67–89): Chapter 10 Codes of Practice (pages 90–94): Chapter 11 The Re?use of Animals (pages 95–96): Chapter 12 Records, Returns and Reports (pages 97–103): Chapter 13 Offences, Penalties, Prosecutions and Peripheral Litigation (pages 104–122): Chapter 14 Officials and Committees (pages 123–134): Chapter 15 The Law on Veterinary Surgery (pages 135–141): Chapter 16 Drugs in Research (pages 142–144): Chapter 17 Liability in the Animal Unit (pages 145–155): Chapter 18 Ecological Aspects of Animal Legislation (pages 156–162): Chapter 19 Regulations Relevant to Animals in Research and the Impact of European Legislation (pages 163–171): Chapter 20 Animal Welfare in Law (pages 172–181): Chapter 21 Legal Aspects of the Transport of Animals (pages 182–1889): Chapter 22 Law on the Import and Export of Animals (pages 190–198): The Legal Protection Of Animals -- The Coming Of The Law On Laboratory Animals -- The Protected Animal -- The Regulated Procedure -- Schedule 1 Of The A(sp)a -- The Personal Licence -- The Project Licence -- Training Of Those With Responsibilities Under The A(sp)a -- Certificates Of Designation -- Codes Of Practice -- The Re-use Of Animals -- Records, Returns And Reports -- Offences, Penalties, Prosecutions, And Peripheral Litigation -- Officials And Committees -- The Law On Veterinary Surgery -- Drugs In Research -- Liability In The Animal Unit -- Ecological Aspects Of Animal Legislation -- Regulations Relevant To Animals In Research And The Impact Of European Legislation -- Animal Welfare In Law -- Legal Aspects Of The Transport Of Animals -- Law On The Import And Export Of Animals. Kevin Dolan. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [215]-218) And Index. This is a textbook for animal technicians and applicants for Home Office licences for animal experimentation who need a thorough grounding in the law governing the use of animals for research and other relevant legislation