Petition · past parliament
Introduce age restrictions for the sale of barbecues and matches
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
Every summer bored children with nothing better to do turn their attention to starting fires. While fire is a great way of teaching a child respect for their surroundings this should only be done under the supervision of a responsible adult
Children can't buy items like butane lighters, fireworks, knives, cigarettes or some Disney films, yet they can buy a disposable barbecue and a box of matches, where is the logic?
Timeline
| 27 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Jul 2020
Closed
27 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.