Wales bans greyhound racing
Change
Wales voted to ban greyhound racing, with the ban to take effect between April 2027 and April 2030 following a 39–10 Senedd vote.
Why it matters
Once implemented, the law will criminalise organising or hosting greyhound races in Wales, removing legal permission for the country's only active track. The ban's enforcement pathway is unsettled because it faces a legal challenge and allegations that ministers did not conduct adequate consultation.
Implications
- • Operators of Valley Greyhounds must cease holding races by the ban's effective date or face enforcement action.
- • Wales ministers must defend the legislation in the ongoing legal challenge.
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