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Report Reveals UK Greyhound Racing Fails Animal Welfare Standards

4/15/2026

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A report by GREY2K USA and the League Against Cruel Sports finds greyhound racing in England and Northern Ireland lags global standards and raises animal-welfare concerns.
The report notes excessive dog breeding in Ireland and statistics of injuries and deaths among racing dogs.
Wales and Scotland have voted to ban the sport, prompting calls for action in England.
The government has no current plans to ban greyhound racing.

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A report by GREY2K USA and the League Against Cruel Sports finds greyhound racing in England and Northern Ireland lags global standards and raises animal-welfare concerns.
The report notes excessive dog breeding in Ireland and statistics of injuries and deaths among racing dogs.
Wales and Scotland have voted to ban the sport, prompting calls for action in England.
The government has no current plans to ban greyhound racing.