Scottish government backs bill to prohibit greyhound racing
The Scottish Government confirmed it would support Mark Ruskell’s bill to prohibit greyhound racing in Scotland, according to a report on 8 September 2025. Ministers intend to seek changes to the proposed commencement date and enforcement provisions before the bill proceeds through the Scottish Parliament. The Greyhound Board of Great Britain criticised the focus on a sport that it said no longer operates in Scotland.
The bill could prohibit a return of commercial greyhound racing in Scotland, where no licensed racing is currently active.