Petition Review the UK's involvement in researching dangerous viruses.

Launch a review into the UK's involvement in researching dangerous viruses such as coronaviruses, influenza and Ebola. This should include the benefits and risks of such research and the regulatory framework surrounding it.

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The UK is one of the world's leading researchers into viruses which pose a threat to human life, such as coronaviruses, influenza and Ebola. The public have a right to know the extent of the UK's involvement in this field of research and the Government's role in ensuring it is sufficiently regulated.

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Date closed 24 September 2023
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