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Thematic approach to project licence application review

The Home Office accepts the Animals in Science Committee’s proposal to adopt a thematic approach for reviewing project licence applications.

From:
Home Office, Animals in Science Committee and The Rt Hon Lord Hanson of Flint
Published
18 May 2026

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Thematic approach to project licence application review: letter to Lord Hanson (accessible version)

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Thematic approach to project licence application review: response from Lord Hanson (accessible version)

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The Chair of the Animals in Science Committee (ASC) wrote to Lord Hanson of Flint to propose a strategic shift in the ASC’s approach to reviewing project licences that involve animals in scientific procedures. Lord Hanson wrote back to the Chair of the ASC to accept the proposal to move to a thematic model as the default approach, with the ability to retain the ability to review individual applications where novel or contentious issues arise.

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Published 18 May 2026

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