Petition
Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public.
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Purchasing and owning fireworks should not be allowed for the general public. The Government should introduce a law stating that fireworks should only be permitted for professional shows and events - this will mean they are handled safely, cleanly, and at predictable times.
The negatives of fireworks outweigh the positives. Every year fireworks do the following:
- Stress out animals, often to point of causing death
- Trigger people with PTSD and trauma (e.g. soldiers)
- Harm those with sensory issues, due to the unpredictable noise
- Cause litter that is then left to rot
- Flood our already stretched A&Es with unnecessary injuries
I understand that they look pretty, however they do more damage than good. Pro shows enable people to still enjoy them, just considerately.
- Stress out animals, often to point of causing death
- Trigger people with PTSD and trauma (e.g. soldiers)
- Harm those with sensory issues, due to the unpredictable noise
- Cause litter that is then left to rot
- Flood our already stretched A&Es with unnecessary injuries
I understand that they look pretty, however they do more damage than good. Pro shows enable people to still enjoy them, just considerately.
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 which calls for the same action: Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only
Timeline
| 3 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Nov 2024 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Nov 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.