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The plans unveiled by the Welsh government aim to prohibit greyhound racing between 2027 and 2030. A draft law has been released that would criminalize being a track operator or involved in organizing the sport. Ownership of a greyhound racing venue would also be deemed illegal under the proposed legislation.
With only one dog-racing track in Wales, located at the Valley stadium in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly county, Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies announced the law’s publication. He highlighted the importance of allowing Senedd politicians and stakeholders to review the bill’s scope and direction before its formal introduction in the autumn. Any modifications deemed necessary will be made before it is presented to politicians for approval.
Supporters of the ban argue that greyhound racing poses a risk to dogs and results in injuries. The decision to pursue a ban followed a consultation by the government, bipartisan calls for action, and a petition signed by 35,000 individuals. Despite objections from the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, which attributed the ban to pressure from animal rights activists, the law stipulates that it cannot be enforced before April 1, 2027, or after April 1, 2030.
The proposed legislation specifies that individuals would be in violation if they oversee a stadium or similar venue and allow it to be utilized for greyhound racing knowingly. Greyhound racing is defined as the act of prompting greyhounds to chase a mechanical lure around a track. Welsh Liberal Democrat Jane Dodds expressed satisfaction with the progress of the bill, emphasizing that prioritizing the safety and well-being of the dogs over political affiliations was paramount
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