苏格兰提议禁止灰狗赛跑, 以结束动物虐待, Scotland proposes ban on greyhound racing to end animal cruelty, despite no current races.

Chris Packham支持苏格兰禁止灰狗赛事的提议, 认为这是动物福利的重要一步。 Chris Packham has backed Scotland’s proposed ban on greyhound racing, calling it a major step for animal welfare. 拟于2026年3月12日辩论的《灰狗赛跑(犯罪)(苏格兰)法案》旨在以伤亡危险为由,取缔这项运动。 The Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill, set for debate on 12 March 2026, aims to outlaw the sport, citing risks of injury and death. 虽然苏格兰自2019年Thornton体育场关闭后没有出现有执照的赛事, 但支持者表示法律对于防止动物暴行死灰复燃至关重要, Though no licensed racing occurs in Scotland since Thornton Stadium closed in 2019, supporters say the law is vital to prevent a revival and signal opposition to animal cruelty. 介绍该法案的MSP Mark Ruskell强调了联合王国的高受伤率和死亡率,敦促英格兰和威尔士也这样做。 MSP Mark Ruskell, who introduced the bill, highlighted high injury and death rates in the UK, urging England and Wales to follow suit.