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Concerns Reporting & ACC Response
Western and affiliates take concerns associated with animal-based science activities very seriously. In response to potential ethical issues, Western's ACC has developed a concerns policy and procedures that clearly outline the requirements for identifying, communicating and responding to various ethical issues.
Every member of Western's research community is responsible to notify the proper authorities about concerns with respect to perceived breaches in ethical and/or legal behaviour.
Please complete and email the concern report form to acc@uwo.ca. In the case of ethical concerns about the ACC, please contact the Office of the Vice-President (Research) directly via vpr@uwo.ca.
As with any disclosures of a sensitive nature, the ACC fully complies with Western's Safe Disclosure Policy (PDF).
ACC Response
A 'concern' is the term used by the ACC's executive to identify and respond to anything communicated to this working group by any member regarding animal health and/or welfare, human safety, and/or Animal Use Protocol-related issues. Concerns that cannot be readily resolved will be reviewed and responded to by the ACC executive, as appropriate.
All members of Western’s research community are requested to promptly notify the ACC executive of any concerns that are not appropriately and quickly resolved through preliminary discussions between the concerned individual and the responsible person, and persistent breaches of compliance or threats to the health and safety of personnel or animals.
All Concerns brought forward to the ACC must be based upon evidence presented to and corroborated by the ACC executive in order to be classified as either an 'Incident' or 'Non-Compliance.' Please submit a Concern Report via acc@uwo.ca.
For more information regarding concerns response, read the policy and step-by-step response steps outlined within the procedures document.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact acc@uwo.ca.