Animal Experiments 2020

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Dear University of Gloucestershire,

I am writing to make an open government request for all the information to which I am entitled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I request to know the information for the year 2020 (01/01/2020 to 31/12/2020).

Did your university conduct experiments on animals in the year 2020?

If yes to the above question, how many animals were held on the premises for research purposes.

What species of animal were used?

How many of each species of animal were used in experiments?

What was the nature and outcome of these experiments?

What are the Home Office licence classification for these experiments in terms of pain, lasting harm, etc. if classified?

Were the animals used for medical or non medical research?

Which departments of your university were or are engaged in such research?

How many animals, held on the premises, were killed without being used for experiments?

If any of this information is already in the public domain, please can you direct me to it, with page references and URLs if necessary.

I understand that you are required to respond to my request within the 20 working days after you receive this letter. I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,
Wendy Park

Freedom of Information, University of Gloucestershire

Dear Wendy,

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your request for information received on 08 June 2021.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), we anticipate responding to your request for information within 20 working days.

However, whilst the University will endeavour to deal with your information rights request at the earliest opportunity and within the statutory FOIA timescales, please be aware that your request may experience understandable delays during the COVID-19 pandemic, as University resources may be diverted away from usual compliance or information rights work in response to these unprecedented circumstances. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

If we are unable to respond within the timescale outlined in the FOIA, we will contact you to discuss an extension to time.

If you have any queries regarding this information, then please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely

Ruth Neal
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Ruth Neal
Information Governance Manager
^University of Gloucestershire
Governance and Secretariat Services
The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH

Tel: 01242 714140
E-mail: [email address]
Web: www.glos.ac.uk

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Freedom of Information, University of Gloucestershire

Dear Wendy, 

Freedom of Information Act 2000 

Information Request 

  

Thank you for your request for information from the University of
Gloucestershire received on 08 June 2021. 

 

Your request is being handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
(FOIA).  

 

Please find below The University’s response to your request. 

 

I am writing to make an open government request for all the information to
which I am entitled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I request
to know the information for the year 2020 (01/01/2020 to 31/12/2020).

Did your university conduct experiments on animals in the year 2020?
If yes to the above question, how many animals were held on the premises
for research purposes.
What species of animal were used?
How many of each species of animal were used in experiments?
What was the nature and outcome of these experiments?
What are the Home Office licence classification for these experiments in
terms of pain, lasting harm, etc. if classified?
Were the animals used for medical or non medical research?
Which departments of your university were or are engaged in such research?
How many animals, held on the premises, were killed without being used for
experiments? 

I can confirm that the University does not conduct animal research defined
as regulated procedures governed by the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act
1986 ("ASPA") and  EU Directive 2010/63/EU ("The EU Directive"). Neither
do we hold or house any animals that would be covered by this Act 

 

If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been
handled, you can request a review, no later than 40 working days from the
date of this response by contacting the University by email at: 

  

[1][email address

 

or by post to: 

 

Registrar’s Directorate
University of Gloucestershire
Fullwood House
Park Campus
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 2RH 

 

If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint,
you have a right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at: 

  

The Information Commissioner's Office, 

Wycliffe House, 

Water Lane, 

Wilmslow, 

Cheshire, SK9 5AF.  

Telephone: 08456 30 60 60 or 01625 54 57 45             

Website: www.ico.gov.uk    

 

There is no charge for making an appeal.  

 

If you have any questions regarding this information, then please do not
hesitate to contact me.  

 

Yours sincerely 

  

 

Ruth Neal 

Information Governance Manager 

Registrar’s Directorate 

University of Gloucestershire 

Fullwood House 

The Park 

Cheltenham 

GL50 2RH 

T: 01242 714140 

W: glos.ac.uk 

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Dear Freedom of Information,

Thank you for your reply. This is great to hear!

Yours sincerely,
Wendy Park