Second reading of update to EU Directive 86/609

On Wednesday 8^th September 2010, the European Parliament will have its second reading and vote on the updates to EU Directive 86/609 which concerns the use of animals in scientific procedures. The European Parliament, sitting in Strasbourg, will debate the changes to the current directive and then hold a vote to formally adopt these changes. Once the European Parliament has voted in favour of adopting the changes, this new Directive will replace the current one.

The recommendation of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, who have put forward these changes, is to accept the new document and modifications as it stands. Currently the revision of the Directive 86/609 has been approved by the European Council.

Once approved, all EU member states must adopt the practices and codes of conduct as set out in the new directive with regards to the use of animals in scientific procedures.

Further updates on the outcome of the vote and any subsequent decisions to follow.

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