Cap. 439 Art. 38Purpose of experiments.

(1) It shall not be lawful to carry out an animal experiment unless the way in which the experiment is to be conducted has been determined by a person whose qualifications satisfy the requirements laid down in regulations as may be prescribed.

(2) No animal experiment shall be carried out -

(a) for a purpose which may also be achieved by means other than an animal experiment, or by means of an experiment using fewer animals or entailing less distress than the experiment in question; or

(b) for a purpose the importance of which does not justify the distress caused to the animal; or

(c) for such purposes as may be prescribed.