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Scottish Parliament Bans Greyhound Racing Amid Welfare Concerns

3/19/2026

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Mark Ruskell, Green MSP, introduced the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Scotland) Bill, which passed the Scottish Parliament by 70 votes to 27.
The bill would ban greyhound racing in Scotland and carry penalties up to five years’ imprisonment and a £20,000 fine.
Ruskell cited injuries and deaths to illustrate greyhound racing's dangers.
Critics from the Scottish Conservatives and Labour argued it does not enhance animal welfare.

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Mark Ruskell, Green MSP, introduced the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Scotland) Bill, which passed the Scottish Parliament by 70 votes to 27.
The bill would ban greyhound racing in Scotland and carry penalties up to five years’ imprisonment and a £20,000 fine.
Ruskell cited injuries and deaths to illustrate greyhound racing's dangers.
Critics from the Scottish Conservatives and Labour argued it does not enhance animal welfare.