Key Points

• Senedd members voted to ban greyhound racing in Wales
• The decision follows a formal vote in the Welsh Parliament
• The ban will be introduced following a transition period
• Wales is set to become the first UK nation to prohibit greyhound racing

What has happened

Greyhound racing is set to be banned in Wales following a vote by members of the Senedd.

The decision was made in the Welsh Parliament as part of legislation intended to prohibit greyhound racing across the country.

What the legislation does

The legislation will make greyhound racing unlawful in Wales, preventing the operation of tracks and organised racing events.

Further details on enforcement and how the law will be applied are expected to be confirmed as implementation progresses.

Implementation

The Welsh Government has indicated that the ban will be introduced following a transition period.

This is expected to allow existing greyhound racing operations time to wind down before the legislation is fully enforced.

Context

Greyhound racing remains legal in other parts of the UK, including England and Scotland.

The decision in Wales represents a national policy change following the progression of the legislation through the Senedd.

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