Ethical Statement
FoxCode acknowledges that any form of biotechnological
intervention involving urban foxes must be subject to the strictest ethical review,
legal oversight, and public scrutiny.
The goal of this project is to modify the appearance and immune
system of foxes without altering their wild nature and behavioral autonomy,
exploring a more equitable, healthy,
and sustainable model of urban coexistence.
FoxCode's Greenwich pilot project will base all decisions on animal welfare,
ecological safety, public trust, and institutional transparency.






Core Ethical Assessment Framework
The core ethical assessment framework for this project will adopt the four principles of bioethics
 proposed by Beauchamp and Childress:  respect for autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice.



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At the same time,
the project will comply with relevant UK laws, including...




The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023




Furthermore,
FoxCode will be subject to ongoing oversight by

The Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB).