Guidance notes on retrospective review

The authors of the report examined approaches taken by a number of different UK Designated Establishments to clarify the purpose of retrospective review and to provide guidance on how the usefulness and effectiveness of the process can be optimised. It specifically addresses UK ERPs, but the principles can be applied to any body established to review research involving the use of animals. The guidelines are also relevant to deliberations on ethical review made by funding bodies and other review panels.