Following a Freedom of Information request it can be revealed that Newcastle University used over 22,000 animals in research between1st January 2011 to 31st December 2011. Newcastle Uni is also one of the few Unis that still use primates in tests.

In response a new campaign to close Newcastle University animal testing lab has been launched and a national demonstration has been called for Saturday, 26 May 2012 meeting at Newcastle Life Centre at 12 noon.

Participants will hold a minute's silence and light 22 candles for the 22,000+ animals used in experiments by the Uni last year.

The protest will call for the end of animal experimentation at Newcastle University, calling it both unscientific and cruel.

Speakers T.B.C

All are welcome and transport is being arranged nationwide.

For more information please see:
 http://closenewcastleanimallab.wordpress.com/

or email :  closenewcastleanimallab@hushmail.com

To see the data gain about Newcastle University's animal tests please see:  http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/107807/response/269279/attach/html/2/Proctor%20Response.pdf.html

facebook event page:  http://www.facebook.com/events/332592886794638/335417183178875/?notif_t=like