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Scotland Moves to Ban Greyhound Racing Amid Rising Support

9/7/2025

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The Scottish Government endorses a ban on greyhound racing, following similar actions in Wales and New Zealand.
The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Scotland) Bill seeks to stop dog owners from racing their pets.
Green MSP Mark Ruskell advocates for greyhound protection from injury and abandonment, gaining cross-party support.
Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie backs the bill but requests amendments for enforcement.
Animal rights groups, like OneKind, support the ban amid declining public interest in the sport.

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The Scottish Government endorses a ban on greyhound racing, following similar actions in Wales and New Zealand.
The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Scotland) Bill seeks to stop dog owners from racing their pets.
Green MSP Mark Ruskell advocates for greyhound protection from injury and abandonment, gaining cross-party support.
Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie backs the bill but requests amendments for enforcement.
Animal rights groups, like OneKind, support the ban amid declining public interest in the sport.