# The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Amendment Regulations 2012, Paragraph 6


Where the licence holder is applying or has applied a regulated procedure which is causing the animal severe pain, suffering or distress the holder must take steps to ameliorate that pain, suffering or distress.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/3039/schedule/3/part/3/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animals-scientific-procedures-act-1986-amendment-regulations-2012/schedule-3/part-3/paragraph-6
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