Submitted on Sunday 3rd November 2024
Rejected on Wednesday 13th November 2024
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public.
Purchasing and owning fireworks should not be allowed for the general public. The Government should introduce a law stating that fireworks should only be permitted for professional shows and events - this will mean they are handled safely, cleanly, and at predictable times.
The negatives of fireworks outweigh the positives. Every year fireworks do the following:
- Stress out animals, often to point of causing death
- Trigger people with PTSD and trauma (e.g. soldiers)
- Harm those with sensory issues, due to the unpredictable noise
- Cause litter that is then left to rot
- Flood our already stretched A&Es with unnecessary injuries
I understand that they look pretty, however they do more damage than good. Pro shows enable people to still enjoy them, just considerately.
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700013
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