Submitted on Friday 2nd January 2026
Rejected on Monday 2nd February 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Ban the Sale of Fireworks to the General Public – Restrict to Professionals Only
We call on the UK Government to:
Prohibit the sale of fireworks to the general public.
Restrict fireworks use to licensed, professional organisers for large-scale, controlled displays only.
Fireworks may look beautiful, but for pets, livestock, and wildlife, they’re terrifying.
Fireworks cause significant stress and harm to animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife. Loud explosions and bright flashes can lead to anxiety, injury, and even death for vulnerable animals.
This change would reduce animal suffering, improve public safety, and ensure fireworks are enjoyed responsibly.
Sign our petition to ban the sale of fireworks to the general public and restrict them to licensed professional displays only.
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
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 this petition, which calls for similar action: "Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only" petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732559
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