Petition · past parliament
Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public.
Fireworks cause nothing but destruction in the hands of general public. There is accidental fires, arson, estate fires, animals in fear. There is no reason to sell fireworks to the general public. Firework displays should not be held in residential areas.
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
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.