Greyhound racing to be banned ‘as soon as possible’ in Wales.Wales will become the first nation in the UK to ban greyhound racing.

It comes after a petition to ban the sport in Wales received over 35,000 signatures, resulting in a Welsh Government consultation which received over 1100 responses, with two thirds being in favour of the ban.

Speaking in the Senedd today, February 18, the Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies said “I believe that now is the right time to move to ban greyhound racing in Wales.

“I want a ban to come into force as soon as practicably possible.

“There will be work to do in ensuring the dogs, their owners, and those involved in the industry around the racetrack, can wind down from this activity while still protecting the welfare of dogs currently within the industry, the local community and the local economy.”