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  • Each year, 10,000 primates are used for experiments in the EU. They are our closest living relatives, so are capable of experiencing intense suffering.
  • We have a historic opportunity to end this suffering - the EU is currently reviewing the law (Directive 86/609) governing the use of animals in experiments.
  • Over 50% of MEPs have already signed a Written Declaration urging the European Parliament to use the revision process of Directive 86/609 to achieve primate free progress.
  • This revision would end the use of great apes and wild-caught monkeys in scientific experiments and establish a targeted timetable for replacing the use of all primates in scientific experiments.
  • You can help signal the end of this unnecessary suffering of our closest relatives - please either send the pre-drafted e-postcard to your MEPs, or contact us for postal campaign cards.

Celebs join cyber protest to save animals

Thursday, 16 July 2009 09:52

Ricky Gervais, actress Joanna Lumley OBE and rockers Brian May CBE and Chrissie HyndeRicky Gervais, actress Joanna Lumley OBE and rockers Brian May CBE and Chrissie Hynde,  are joining tens of thousands of people taking part in the virtual march to Brussels  where the 20-year old law on animal experiments is up for review by politicians.

 

‘Mini-me’ virtual characters of Ricky, Joanna, Chrissie and Brian appear in the campaign cheering on the thousands of marchers from across the EU at www.MakeAnimalTestingHistory.org/march.

Queen guitarist Brian May CBE, who has in the past supported high profile Advocates for Animals campaigns, said: “Humans do not have the right  to abuse other animals in any way whatsoever. What on Earth makes us think we are that important? If we want to call ourselves civilised, a change is long overdue. No animal should ever be subjected to indignity or discomfort, far less, a painful death, in the name of science. Let’s make this despicable behaviour History.”

If you live in Europe and want to help make animal testing history, why not create your own character and join the parade alongside Brian, Ricky, Chrissie and Joanna.