Petition · past parliament

Make the public use of fireworks illegal.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Make-
▪️The use of fireworks illegal to the public.
▪️The sale of fireworks to the public illegal.
▪️The manufacturing of fireworks for sale to the public illegal.
▪️It illegal to hold a group display of any nature without certified training and a license.
Punishment: Extremely heavy fines.
Yearly most of the public and their pets are suffering due to these excessively loud and needless explosives.
In particular -
▪️Veterans who suffer with anxiety disorders due to witnessing war.
▪️People who own pets who have to witness their loved one experience absolute inconsolable fear.
▪️Pets who have to endure the above.
▪️People and pets who suffer life changing injuries.
▪️The fire service, NHS and veterinarians who are put under strain.
This petition has the intent to protect!

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

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

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 9 Nov 2020

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