Made under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Fees) Order 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
The Order specifies fixed and variable fee increases for licences under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and revokes the 2024 Fees Order, effective April 6, 2026.
This Statutory Instrument, made by the Secretary of State under the powers conferred by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, sets the new fees applicable for licence holders involved in scientific procedures using animals, effective from 6th April 2026 across England, Wales, and Scotland; specifically, it revokes the 2024 Fees Order and establishes a revised fee structure composed of a fixed element (£1168) and a variable element (£382 per relevant personal licence holder).