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The Senedd has voted to prohibit greyhound racing in Wales, marking a significant step to end the sport in the country. The decision received strong support from animal welfare advocates, who highlighted the dangers inherent in the sport and pointed to the deaths of thousands of dogs across the UK linked to racing activities.
The ban was approved with 39 votes in favor, 10 against, and two members abstaining. According to the new legislation, greyhound racing will be phased out between April 2027 and April 2030 at the latest. Currently, only one racing venue exists in Wales—the Valley Greyhounds track located in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly county.
Despite the legislative success, the ban faces immediate legal opposition. The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has initiated a judicial review, arguing that the Welsh government did not conduct the required consultation process properly. This challenge was heard in Cardiff recently, and a ruling is anticipated soon. The GBGB hopes the court will declare the ban unlawful.
Government officials, including advice given to Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies, acknowledged a “high risk” of legal challenges arising from the ban. Prior to the vote, officials had suggested implementing a licensing system for greyhound owners as a more balanced approach, which they believed would better protect the welfare of the dogs while addressing regulatory concerns
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