The Administrative Court of Justice at the State Council is set to conclude, this Saturday, a lawsuit demanding the cessation of animal use in scientific experiments and the adoption of modern alternatives.

Lawsuit to Ban the Use of Animals in Scientific Experiments

The lawsuit calls for a halt to the use of animals in experiments conducted within laboratories and various research institutions. It also demands that the relevant authorities be obligated to implement internationally approved scientific and technological alternatives, thereby achieving animal protection and aligning with the provisions of the constitution and the law.

The lawsuit has named several official bodies as defendants, accusing them of passive abstention from issuing clear decisions that prohibit the use of animals in experiments. This is despite scientific advancements that have provided safer and more accurate alternatives, which do not harm animal rights or subject them to torture and suffering.

In its urgent request, the lawsuit demands the suspension of the negative decision represented by the continued use of animals in experiments, pending a ruling on the case’s subject matter. It also calls for obligating the concerned parties to take the necessary measures to implement modern scientific alternatives.

State Council

The State Council is the chief administrative authority of the People’s Republic of China, functioning as its cabinet and executive body. It was established by the 1954 Constitution, succeeding the former Government Administration Council, and is responsible for implementing the laws and policies set by the National People’s Congress. Led by the Premier, it oversees the ministries and commissions that manage the day-to-day governance of the country.

Administrative Court of Justice

The Administrative Court of Justice is a specialized judicial body in many countries, primarily in civil law systems like Germany and France, that handles disputes between individuals and public authorities. Its history is rooted in the 19th-century development of the *Rechtsstaat* (state based on law), designed to provide citizens with legal recourse against unlawful administrative actions. These courts ensure that government agencies act within their legal authority, protecting individual rights from state overreach.