Petition

Restrict the sale and use of fireworks to licensed users only. "Roxie's Law"

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

To review all existing fireworks policy with the goal of restricting the sale and use of fireworks to licensed users only. Illegal sale and use of fireworks should come with a heavy penalty. This is in order to protect the wellbeing of animals and vulnerable people in the UK.
There have been several non-official petitions calling for greater restrictions on fireworks to protect the wellbeing of animals and vulnerable people. The death of Roxie the baby red panda at Edinburgh Zoo, scared to death by fireworks, is a clear illustration of the need for change driven by a petitioning for a mandatory government response. "Roxie's Law" will pay tribute to the tragic loss of Roxie's life and make a profound difference to the wellbeing of all animals in the UK.

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 a similar action: Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only

Timeline

25 Nov 2024 Petition opened for signatures
27 Dec 2024 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 27 Dec 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.