'Judicial review could put end to dog-racing ban'

The Welsh Government's proposed ban on greyhound racing in Wales could be delayed or scuppered entirely by a judicial review

- RUTH MOSALSKI

THE Welsh Government's proposed ban on greyhound racing in Wales could be delayed or scuppered entirely by a judicial review, the minister in charge of the new law has admitted.

In a heated session, he faced questions about opposition to the law, which one Senedd Member said had only come about because of a "political fix".

Rural Affairs Minister Huw Irranca-Davies introduced the law to the Senedd on Tuesday. However, serious questions have been asked about the proposals, with one MS calling the fact it is even being proposed a "political fix" and questions about whether it will be defeated by opponents, including the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, which has started judicial review proceedings.

North Wales MS Llyr Gruffydd referenced the fact the law was only pursued after the Labour administration did a deal with sole Lib Dem Senedd Member Jane Dodds in order to get their budget passed.

Part of that were concessions to her, including this ban something she strongly supports.