# The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Amendment Regulations 2012, Paragraph 8


In all circumstances where an animal which is being, or has been, subjected to a regulated procedure is in severe pain, suffering or distress which is likely to be long-lasting and cannot be ameliorated, the licence holder must ensure that the animal is immediately killed in accordance with section 15A.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/3039/schedule/3/part/3/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animals-scientific-procedures-act-1986-amendment-regulations-2012/schedule-3/part-3/paragraph-8
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