Why is animal-based research hidden from the public?
An article which appeared in the UK Guardian newspaper referred to a “public which doesn’t necessarily understand the issues”. Such a statement exemplifies the dangerous perception that researchers are the authority who should not and cannot be questioned. This unfortunate conclusion has allowed users of animals to continue their unethical and unscientific work unabated for too long. With such work being shrouded in secrecy, the public is denied access to knowing the truth of what is actually happening and are therefore not able to make an informed judgement nor can they object accordingly.
