The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has stated that it is “deeply disappointed” with the decision to halt greyhound racing in Wales. The country’s government announced plans to introduce the ban “as soon as practically possible”, citing concerns around animal welfare. A petition to ban the sport received more than 35,000 signatures.
However, the BGC believes the decision was taken to “satisfy campaigners” rather than being based on evidence.
Welsh Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, said in the announcement: “We also note what is happening in other countries across the world who are taking steps to ban this activity.
“As a result, I believe that now is the right time to move to ban greyhound racing in Wales. We are proud to be the first nation in the UK to do this.”
