Scotland and Wales Announce Historic Greyhound Racing Bans

Scotland and Wales Announce Historic Greyhound Racing Bans

Wales and Scotland ban greyhound racing within 24 hours, marking a historic win for animal welfare advocates after years of campaigning.

R (The Greyhound Board of Great Britain Ltd) v Welsh Ministers — [2026] WLR(D) 183

DEVOLUTION — Wales — Judicial review — Deputy First Minister stating intention to ban greyhound racing in Wales — Claimant filing judicial review claim seeking declaration ministerial statement unlawful absent prior consultation — Bill being introduced to Welsh Parliament — Whether Bill susceptible to challenge at common law by way of judicial review on ground of irrationality — Whether decision to introduce legislation in Senedd challengeable o…