Animal Experiments: Primates

The Government is committed to reducing the use of animals in science, including non‑human primates, through the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, which supports the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. The use of non‑human primates is already subject to stringent controls and is permitted only where no validated alternatives exist and where justified by the potential benefits. The strategy includes targeted ambitions to reduce reliance on specific animal models as validated approaches are developed. The Government will report on progress through the strategy’s delivery update and associated performance framework, to be published later in 2026.