# The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Amendment Regulations 2012, Paragraph 5


Where the licence holder is applying a regulated procedure to an animal the holder must ensure that any unnecessary pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm that is being caused to the animal is stopped.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2012/9780111530313/schedule/3/part/3/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-animals-scientific-procedures-act-1986-amendment-regulations-2012/schedule-3/part-3/paragraph-5
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