The Home Office sent a letter to Dr Sally Robinson, Chair of the Animals in Science Committee, on 6 March 2026 to provide an update on the government’s proposed approach to the regulation of decapods used in scientific procedures. The letter, agreed by the Minister, outlines the current status of proposed legislation and indicates next steps for consultation. Dr Robinson confirmed receipt of the correspondence. The update is part of an ongoing effort to clarify how decapods, a group that includes lobsters and crabs, will be regulated under upcoming animal welfare rules. The Home Office will continue to engage with the committee as the regulatory framework moves toward implementation.
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