Greyhound racing ban: Fife MSP’s bid to end the sport moves step closer

Greyhound racing ban: Fife MSP’s bid to end the sport moves step closer

A Fife MSP’s bid to ban greyhound racing in Scotland has moved a step closer.

Statement: Bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland proceeds to Stage Two despite cross party opposition

Following the Stage One debate and vote on Mark Ruskell MSP’s Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill, Mark Bird, CEO of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, said: “The Greens and SNP seem determined to push through this meaningless legislation in spite of cross-party criticism. This Bill is confined to banning something that does not currently take place and will have no tangible impact on... Source

Holyrood backing for Greyhound Racing Scotland Bill is “a crucial step forward for animal welfare”, says Dogs Trust - Companion Life

The Scottish Parliament’s decision to continue progressing the Greyhound Racing (Offences) Scotland Bill through Holyrood has been welcomed as a significant milestone for dog welfare by Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. Earlier this evening, MSPs voted in favour of the Bill progressing through Stage 1 of its journey through Holyrood, marking clear