Should the government ban testing on animals?

The UK government has announced a plan to reduce animal testing, aiming to replace some major safety tests with alternatives like human cell models and AI.

While some see this as a step toward more ethical science, many researchers warn that animal testing remains essential for studying complex diseases and drug effects.

Supporters argue technology like “organ-on-a-chip” can eventually replace animals, but critics say not all systems - like the brain - can be replicated.

The debate now centres on how far and fast animal testing should be phased out without compromising medical progress.

Do you think animal testing should be phased out?