Ban the sale of fireworks to the public

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the government to ban the sale of fireworks to the general public and only allow them at professional public displays. While fireworks may make alot of money through sales the effects this has on animals and people suffering from mental health issues isnt worth it.

The effect fireworks have on animals and people suffering from mental health issues is upsetting and not worth it. Many animals die every year from epileptic fits caused by stress that the sound fireworks make. The intense lights and sudden loud noises can take people suffering from PTSD back to the time of their trauma in a split second. Veterans with wartime trauma and survivors of gun violence are two of the groups worst affected by the displays.

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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