MSPs have overwhelmingly voted to ban greyhound racing in Scotland.
The Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill was supported by 70 votes to 27 at Stage 3 with 19 abstentions. It now becomes illegal to operate a greyhound racing track or to put a dog into one for racing.
Green MSP Mark Ruskell, who brought forward the Bill, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve got my member’s bill over the line and that we will finally end this cruel gambling-led sport in Scotland.’
Scotland becomes the second country in the UK, after Wales to impose the ban. Only one known racing track remains in Fife, Scotland, the bill now forcing its closure.
At last let’s give those dogs a break …….for ever