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Prohibit the public sale of fireworks.

Submitted on Friday 1st November 2024

Rejected on Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Prohibit the public sale of fireworks.

Petition Details

Fireworks should not be available for purchase or personal use by the general public. Legislation should be introduced to restrict fireworks solely to licensed professionals for organised displays and events, ensuring they are used in a controlled, safe, and scheduled manner.

Additional Information

Here’s why this change is essential:

Fireworks cause severe distress to animals, sometimes with fatal consequences.
The sudden, loud noises can trigger PTSD and trauma, particularly affecting veterans and individuals with past traumatic experiences.
Those with sensory sensitivities suffer from the unpredictable, intense sounds, causing discomfort and distress.
Fireworks create litter that often remains in public spaces, adding to environmental waste.
They lead to preventable injuries, further burdening our already overstretched NHS accident and emergency services.
While fireworks can be visually enjoyable, the harm they cause far outweighs the benefits. Organised, professional displays still allow people to appreciate fireworks in a considerate and safe way.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for a similar action:

Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700013

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