Petition · past parliament

Ban fireworks in households to protect people and animals with PTSD

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Please ban people to use fireworks in private properties. Fireworks should be used in venues designated to it and handled only by professionals or like public areas for special occasions and not in residential areas. They should be banned to be used in all residential areas.
People and animals that suffer from PTSD can die of heart attacks or suffer major health consequences caused by the stress they feel during and after these displays. Also if not used correctly can hurt the user and damaged properties surrounding it.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only

Timeline

4 Nov 2020 Petition opened for signatures
9 Nov 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 9 Nov 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.