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Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the use of animals in medical research; to require the use of non-animal methods for conducting medical research; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2024 by Steve Race (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 21 Oct 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.