Animal Testing Delays: A Blessing or Curse for Scientists and Advocates?
Pharmacologist Jens Hoffmann is facing delays in his mouse experiments due to the approval process, a situation welcomed by animal welfare advocates who see it as a step towards legal certainty. The Berlin association litigation right, introduced in 2020, allows animal welfare organizations to inspect files and seek legal clarification in animal testing approval procedures.
Since the law's introduction, animal welfare associations have inspected 89 files and submitted statements in 42 cases. However, only ten lawsuits have been filed, with just three related to animal testing. Hoffmann, frustrated with the process, believes the Lageso is acting in anticipation of compliance due to fear of lawsuits from animal welfare associations. He estimates it will take at least a year to resume his research.
Stefan Taschner, animal welfare spokesman for the Green Party, views the association litigation right as a 'milestone' for animal welfare. He dismisses scientists' concerns about delays, stating that the right ensures legal certainty and protects animal welfare.
The Berlin association litigation right has led to increased scrutiny of animal testing approval procedures, with 89 file inspections and ten lawsuits since its introduction. While cancer researcher Jens Hoffmann faces delays in his research, animal welfare advocates and politicians like Stefan Taschner support the right as a means to protect animal welfare and ensure legal certainty.
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