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Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales after Senedd vote
- In Cardiff Bay, the Senedd voted 39 to 10 with two abstentions to back the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing Bill, targeting Valley Greyhounds in Ystrad Mynach.
- Campaigners argued the move after data showed over 2,700 deaths linked to UK racing from 2018-2023, supported by animal welfare groups and a deal with Liberal Democrat MS Jane Dodds.
- Government documents show officials recommended licensing proposals for owners, trainers and keepers of racing dogs, warning a ban risked legal challenge and citing 4,238 greyhound injuries in 2023.
- Charities welcomed the vote, with Jamie Adair saying: 'The death and injury toll of greyhound racing is quite simply shocking, and goes beyond what people see at the racetracks'.
- A judicial review heard last week means the Greyhound Board of Great Britain's case awaits judgement potentially next week while the Unbound the Greyhound coalition rallies at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 18 March.
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Green MSP Mark Ruskell has brought forward legislation that if passed on Wednesday would ban the sport in Scotland. Westminster’s newest MP has urged Holyrood to vote to “end greyhound racing for good”. Green MP Hannah Spencer spoke out as MSPs prepared to vote on a Bill introduced by Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell – adding that England should now “follow the lead” on the issue. If passed, Mr Ruskell’s Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bil…
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