Chamber and committees

Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 22 January 2026
Motion type: Motion For Debate
Motion reference: S6M-20527
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 29 January 2026

That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill.

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Result 69 for, 27 against, 19 abstained, 14 did not vote Agreed

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Scottish National Party

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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

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Scottish Labour

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Scottish Green Party

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John Mason

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Scottish Liberal Democrats

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Beatrice Wishart

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Alison Johnstone

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