3.7 The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) specifies that a regulated procedure (i.e. one required to be carried out under licence), is “any experimental or other scientific procedure… which may have the effect of causing the animal pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm.” The performance of such research requires licensing of the
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project and the person carrying out the work and is subject to periodic visits to the establishment by a Home Office inspector.