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Animal Research Act 1985
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#### 22 Complaints
22 Complaints
> > (1) A complaint in respect of an accredited research establishment may be made to the Secretary—
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> > > (a) that the establishment does not have a duly constituted animal care and ethics committee,
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> > > (b) that animal research is being or has been carried out on behalf of the establishment—
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> > > > (i) by an individual who is not the holder of an animal research authority issued by the establishment,
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> > > > (ii) otherwise than with the approval, or in contravention of the directions, of the animal care and ethics committee for the establishment,
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> > > > (iii) in contravention of the Code of Practice,
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> > > > (iv) otherwise than for a recognised research purpose, or
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> > > > (v) in connection with animals (other than exempt animals) that have not been obtained from the holder of an animal supplier’s licence,
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> > > (c) that the establishment is a disqualified corporation, or
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> > > (d) that the establishment has failed to comply with a condition to which its accreditation is subject, including a condition taken to be imposed under Part 6A.
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> > (2) A complaint shall—
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> > > (a) be in writing,
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> > > (b) specify the grounds on which it is made,
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> > > (c) be signed by the complainant, and
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> > > (d) be lodged at the office of the Secretary.
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> **s 22:** Am 2022 No 66, Sch 1\[2\].