People's Petition: Supporting Animal Research in the UK
THE COALITION FOR MEDICAL PROGRESS: SUPPORTING MEDICAL RESEARCH IN THE
UK
The Coalition for Medical Progress (CMP)
has launched The People's Petition, an
online campaign offering people the chance to register support
for medical research using animals. It was set up after the CMP
received a suggestion from a member of the public who wanted to
create a means by which 'the silent majority' could express their support
for this research.
Those who believe that this research, carried out under stringent animal
welfare standards, is essential to the health and quality of life of humans
and animals, are encouraged to 'sign up' online to three
statements:
- That medical research is essential for developing safe and effective
medical and veterinary treatments, and requires some studies that
use animals
- That, where there is no alternative available, medical research
using animals should continue in the UK
- That people involved in medical research using animals have a
right to work and live without fear of intimidation or attack.
The CMP does not plan to send the signatories to anyone, nor will
the signatures be visible on the site. Individuals will be able to sign
up by registering a first name and town of residence, plus a valid email
address, all of which will be stored centrally and privately. The website
will then give a running total of the number of people who have signed
up.
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