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Bill: Charter for Animal Protection
Details
Submitted by[?]: Baltusia Parliamentary Party
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: June 4227
Description[?]:
| The BPP believe in the highest standards of animal welfare. We seek for the government ensure they minimise the use of animals in scientific experimentation, including by funding research into alternatives. Baltusia should remain committed to the three Rs of humane animal research: Replace, Reduce, Refine. We believe the government need challenge companies using animals for testing drugs or other medical treatments on the necessity for this form of testing, as opposed to the use of alternative technology. Carole Smiton, BPP Food and Agriculture Spokesperson, and George Gambers, BPP Science Spokesperson |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in cosmetics research.
Old value:: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is regulated.
Current: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Proposed: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in medical research.
Old value:: There are no restrictions on the use of animals for research.
Current: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Proposed: Animals may not be used for any research.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 19:22:00, June 15, 2017 CET | From | Secularist, Socialist Party of Baltusia | To | Debating the Charter for Animal Protection |
| Message | Madame Smiton and Mr Gambers, I fully support the idea to ban the use of animals for cosmetic research, suffering of animals should not be allowed for luxury items, however we differ on opinion on the use of animals in medical research. The current situation with no restrictions is ridiculous, however there are advantages which are made and countless lives which have been saved by the pain of animals. Whilst it is not an easy decision to make we would propose that those wishing to perform medical research on animals should have to request a permit and submit to extreme regulation. Consequently the Secularist, Socialist Party of Baltusia will abstain on this bill. Jamie Elwes (Science and Technology Spokesperson of the Secularist, Socialist Party of Baltusia) |
| Date | 20:17:28, June 15, 2017 CET | From | Baltusian Democratic Green Party (BDGP) | To | Debating the Charter for Animal Protection |
| Message | Members of Congress, It's only right that in these delicate matters we think of both sides of this argument: the animals and the consumer. It's important that we achieve a balance between the two, something in some cases we don't currently have nor will have should this bill pass. We agree with the SSPB that it's "ridiculous" to not have any regulations at all regarding medical research. So my party can't support Article 2 in it's current state, but would be willing to consider it if the proposal was to introduce 'licences and regulations'. As for concerns about the use of animals in cosmetic research, I must ensure that everyone in the House is aware. The regulations currently in place are sufficient, with no cases known to the government of animals being hurt or injured when these regulations are properly followed; my colleague the Science and Technology Secretary will tell you exactly the same, I'm sure. So whilst concern regarding this issue is understandable, there's no cause to be alarmed and institute a change in the law. As such, my party also can't support Article 1, and we will not change our mind on this matter. With that in mind, the BDGP votes no to this bill. Patricia Jameson BDGP Science and Technology Spokesperson |
| Date | 20:45:01, June 15, 2017 CET | From | Patriotic Party of Baltusia | To | Debating the Charter for Animal Protection |
| Message | Members of Congress, I can confirm what my government colleague says in regards to animals used in cosmetic research. The regulations are working and no animals are being injured. In terms of animals used in medical research, we have listened to what other parties are saying and would not stand in the way of regulations being introduced. So whilst we vote no to this bill we encourage a new bill being proposed midway between the current situation and the complete ban the BPP proposes. Olivia Coburn Science and Technology Secretary |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 66 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 514 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 55 |
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