REGULATORY · UK
Senedd bans greyhound racing in Wales
Change
Senedd members voted to ban greyhound racing in Wales.
Why it matters
Senedd members approved the measure by 39 votes to 10, with two abstentions. The legislation sets the earliest enforcement date at April 2027 and the latest at April 2030. There is one remaining track in Wales: Valley Greyhounds in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly county. The legislation is subject to a legal challenge and has drawn accusations that ministers did not consult properly.
Implications
- · Valley Greyhounds in Ystrad Mynach will be prohibited from holding greyhound races once the ban is enforced.
- · The April 2027–April 2030 statutory window establishes the deadline range by which all greyhound racing operations in Wales must cease.
Who is affected
- · Greyhound racing track operators
- · Greyhound owners and trainers
- · Animal welfare organisations
- · Senedd members
What to watch
- · Earliest enforcement date: April 2027
- · Latest enforcement date: April 2030
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