Explanatory note

Section 12 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 confers a right to make representations to a legally qualified person appointed by the Secretary of State on a person who has applied for or holds a personal or project licence or a certificate of designation of a scientific procedure, breeding or supplying establishment under that Act where the Secretary of State proposes to refuse such a licence or certificate or to vary or revoke it otherwise than at the request of the holder, or where the holder is dissatisfied with any condition contained in such a licence or certificate. These Rules prescribe the procedure to be followed in the making and consideration of such representations.