{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=2&parliament=2&q=firework&state=all","first":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?parliament=2&q=firework","last":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=6&parliament=2&q=firework","next":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=3&parliament=2&q=firework","prev":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?parliament=2&q=firework"},"data":[{"type":"archived-petition","id":56610,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/56610.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban on Fireworks","background":null,"additional_details":"The sale of fireworks to the general public should be banned, only licenced public displays by local authorities or such like should be permitted to purchase / set off these potentially lethal forms of explosives.\r\n\r\nThey are anti social and often frightening, not only to animals and the informed/elderly but are an example of anti social behaviour in our communities.  Yet we can legally set them off in close proximity to residential sites.  ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":38,"created_at":"2013-11-04T12:48:17.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:08.388Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-06T15:25:37.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-06T15:25:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-04T12:48:17.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56357,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/56357.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"fireworks","background":null,"additional_details":"Fireworks should be regulated. They should not be sold to anyone under the age of 21. They should be sold to responsible adults when they display identification on the 4th and 5th of Novemeber only. Selling them to anyone is basically giving the public and irresponsible people an explosive that they can use in any way they want.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":37,"created_at":"2013-10-27T07:23:55.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:05.856Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-31T13:37:47.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-31T13:37:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-27T07:23:55.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":17702,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/17702.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban sale of fireworks from general public","background":null,"additional_details":"Ban sale of fireworks to the public. Only licensed and trained operators be allowed to purchase and set off fireworks for organised displays.  The operator to notify police and advertise the date of the proposed display.  The operator required to receive permission for display from local authority.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":37,"created_at":"2011-09-21T20:20:16.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:08:26.176Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-23T08:50:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-03-23T09:50:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-21T20:20:16.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":64673,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/64673.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Only allow Fireworks on 5th November and New Years","background":null,"additional_details":"Fireworks cause stress to animals including dogs and horses.\r\n\r\nThe aim of this petition is to restrict fireworks to just November 5th and and New Years!\r\n\r\nSTOP ANIMAL STRESS AND DEATHS NOW BY SIGNING AND HELPING RESTRICT THE SALE OF FIREWORKS!!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":31,"created_at":"2014-05-05T01:17:44.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:15:22.890Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-05-06T11:24:48.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-05-05T01:17:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56162,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/56162.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the sale of noisy fireworks!","background":null,"additional_details":"It is now the 21st of October and already people or most likely the youths in the area are releasing fireworks, very loud fireworks.  I can’t say if they are pretty but I can say is that they make me jump even the screech before the bang makes me tense and my hands rise to my ears.\r\n\r\nI do not hate fireworks, if they are used correctly and by sober individuals, they can be very fun entertainment for all.   I even went to London Eye fireworks in 2011 where I enjoyed the show as I expected to hear bangs and prepared myself for them.\r\n\r\nHowever it is the noisy fireworks that bother me, they are distressing to many people, children and to our pets and wildlife.  I would like the government to ban the sales of noisy fireworks to the general public.  If local councils would like to use the noisy ones for a public display, such as the London Eye one then yes.  But no member of the public should be allowed to buy them at all.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":17,"created_at":"2013-10-21T19:49:03.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:03.883Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-13T09:32:31.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-13T09:32:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-21T19:49:03.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56573,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/56573.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Allow sales of fireworks to the public and stop the 'ban everything' brigade","background":null,"additional_details":"I see the ban everything brigade is out in force, so lets do something against them.\r\nThere is NOTHING and I repeat NOTHING wrong with selling fireworks to anyone who wants them, allowing those people to HAVE FUN and enjoy themselves.\r\nI am NOT a miserable old git, neither do I want to be so lets have a bit more TOLERANCE of people, people having fun, kids playing out and general NORMALITY.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-11-03T11:42:53.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:08.030Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-06T15:23:46.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-06T15:23:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-03T11:42:53.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56715,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/56715.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Only sell fireworks to those with a licence","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like to see fireworks only sold to those that have applied and paid for a 'special licence'\r\n\r\n(like those organising events and have to apply for a drinks licence)\r\n\r\nRetailers will only be able to sell to those showing their licence and must record licence details as well as name, address etc.\r\n\r\nOnce sale agreed. Fireworks can only be collected by arrangement on a date close to their event date and must explain their storage facilities for storing explosives.\r\n\r\nOnly once we have some sort of regulation, will we stop the use of fireworks misuse in the streets and also confine them to a couple of dates in the year.\r\n\r\nHopefully, it will also encourage people to only attend organised displays, instead of using them at home.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":12,"created_at":"2013-11-06T15:00:47.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:09.360Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-14T09:37:08.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-14T09:37:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-06T15:00:47.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":71762,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/71762.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Only permit organised firework displays","background":null,"additional_details":"Each year, children and their parents are injured by fireworks.  Moreover, a great many animals, both wild and domesticated, suffer dreadful terrors from the noise of the explosives.  If the sale of fireworks was restricted to organised displays only, with clear and proper notification given of the dates and times of the displays, there would be fewer injuries sustained by private individuals and a great deal less stress suffered by innocent animals.  We wouldn't allow the purchase of gunpowder over the counter so why do we permit private individuals to buy this dangerous material with no limits on its use? Please sign this petition to ensure that only those with the requisite experience are permitted to release fireworks. Animals would then only be subjected to the gunpowder terror for a very limited time and not have to endure more than two weeks of abject fear.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":11,"created_at":"2014-11-07T20:14:10.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:16:26.925Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-10T08:02:29.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-07T20:14:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":71232,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/71232.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Regardless of special occasions ban the use of fireworks after 11pm on a weeknight","background":null,"additional_details":"At present, general fireworks are allowed until 11pm except on 5th November when they are allowed until midnight and certain other occasions like Diwali, Chinese new year and New Years when they are allowed until 1am.\r\n\r\nThere should be a restriction that if any of the above events fall on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday they should not be allowed to go off after 11pm.\r\n\r\nThis is for the health and well being of our children, especially the younger children who have to attend school the following day.\r\n\r\nDo we not want to teach our children to have courtesy for other people? Yes it is lovely to celebrate special occasions but all we are asking is to have some respect for people when it gets past a certain time.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-10-23T23:30:51.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:16:22.315Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-24T15:15:16.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-23T23:30:51.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56897,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/56897.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Tighter Controls on the Use of Fireworks","background":null,"additional_details":"1. Fireworks louder than 100dba cannot be sold to the public [ie equivelent to the sound of a chain saw]\r\n2. Sales of Cat. 3 Fireworks will also be restricted to firework professionals only.\r\n3.General retail outlets can only sell fireworks 3 days before agreed celebrations.\r\n4. Fireworks can only be let off during the hours of 6pm to 9pm, which will be extended to 11pm on the agreed celebration dates.\r\n5. Breaking the law regarding fireworks will immediately entail an on the spot fine of £150","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2013-11-10T00:17:41.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:11.114Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-11T10:04:33.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-11T10:04:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-10T00:17:41.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":71586,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/71586.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban on Shops and Supermarkets selling all fireworks","background":null,"additional_details":"Please stop fireworks being sold to the general public in shops and supermarkets, they are very dangerous and cause problems with animals and children and cause a cost to the emergency services. Fireworks on Nov 5th at organized shows with first aiders at hand, but we have to suffer fireworks from mid Oct to mid Nov at all times day and night. There should be a fined for anyone using fireworks at home or in a public place.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2014-11-02T18:42:13.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:16:25.327Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-03T12:40:29.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-02T18:42:13.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":21676,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/21676.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"motorway speed limit REDUCTION to 60mph","background":null,"additional_details":"The 4 November M5 Taunton fireball upon impact of 34 vehicles including 7 articulated lorries, causing death at the scene of at least 7 people + 51 injured is a clear indication distraction (example firework display) is a major risk of inadequate braking potential, more so than tiredness of journey-time.  Any idea of increasing motorway speed limit to 80mph is therefore proven ill advised as this would decrease braking time, increasing loss of life and  maiming of victims.  Furthermore increased fuel consumption (c. 20%) for higher speeds leads to extra pollution, resulting in worsening of asthma and heart conditions. 60 miles per hour should become the speed limit on all British roads including motorways, in tandem with improving public transport such as trains and buses.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-11-05T13:24:32.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:02.296Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-07T10:48:19.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-07T10:48:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-05T13:24:32.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":21065,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/21065.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Tougher stance on age restricted sales","background":null,"additional_details":"I want the government to immediately toughen up the rules on age related products in shops. The main issue is smaller shops in communities which often turn a blind eye to many rules. As part of this i want to see all sale of alchol in smaller shops banned till after 9pm and in areas of problem drinkers and anti social behaviour i want low priced alcohol banned on weekends when the problem is at its peak. Furthermore, i want to see harsher punishments and a two strike system introduced when any of these products are sold to or bought for underage people and this includes fireworks. For to long the smaller businesses been allowed to operate without strict control.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-01T16:46:39.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:08:57.062Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-02T08:03:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-02T08:03:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-01T16:46:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":70730,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/70730.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Bangles Fireworks","background":null,"additional_details":"Fireworks become more of an issue year on year. They are getting used well before 5th Nov, cause many ASB issues, they are attractive to some people who just like to set them off in the street as and when it suits, cause a lot of distress for animals, young children and elderly people.\r\n\r\nWhy not ban the sale of fireworks which make a bang? This does not restrict the sale to the general public, but would make them less attractive for misuse, would reduce animals stress as so many people have pets and create a more enjoyable time of year for a lot more people without prohibiting ones that cannot go to organised displays etc","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-10-12T12:19:04.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:16:17.782Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-13T06:11:01.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-12T12:19:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":71792,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/71792.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Restrict the purchase of noisy fireworks to permit holders e.g. Councils and organisations","background":null,"additional_details":"This year has been worse than ever before for the letting off of fireworks. It is now 9 November and firework \"parties\" have been held every night since 29 October in my area! There seems to be a competition for who can have the loudest fireworks. Animals are terrified as well as many children and adults.\r\n\r\nCan there not be:\r\n\r\n1) a restriction on the sale of these very loud fireworks? Only to permit holders such as councils and responsible organisations? Some other countries ban the private use of fireworks altogether.\r\n\r\n2) Heath and Safety legislation to guard against misuse of fireworks. Each year they are becoming bigger and more powerful. The explosions themselves must cause a risk to hearing\r\n\r\n3) a time limit to the use of fireworks around specific dates? Bonfire Night now stretches to at least 10 days. Can this not be reduced?\r\n\r\nPlease consider legislation concerning the type and use of fireworks, as well as strict time frames for their use\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2014-11-08T20:55:24.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:16:27.134Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-10T08:09:28.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-08T20:55:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":59604,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/59604.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Guy Fawkes/Terrorism","background":null,"additional_details":"\r\nIn 1605 Guy Fawkes and his Cohorts, tried to 'Blow Up The Houses of Parliament'.\r\nToday that would be seen as an act of 'Terrorism'.\r\nWhy does todays Government allow the continued Celebration on the 5th of November, and not Ban Fireworks. Animals suffer the most.\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2014-01-22T23:59:58.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:35.835Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-28T09:43:29.000Z","closed_at":"2015-01-28T09:43:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-22T23:59:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":65792,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/65792.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Raise the age of sexual consent to 18","background":null,"additional_details":"Current UK law states that all 16 and 17 year olds must be in either:\r\n* Full-time education - eg at a school or college\r\n* An apprenticeship or traineeship\r\n* Part-time education or training - as well as being employed, self-employed, or volunteering for 20 hours or more a week.\r\n\r\nThese children, by law, cannot buy tobacco products, offensive weapons (knives and similar), crossbows, adult fireworks, solvents, airguns, lighter refills containing butane, and alcohol. They are also prohibited from entering bars, nightclubs, strip clubs, and watching others have sex (pornography or sex scenes in 18-rated films), yet THEY THEMSELVES are free to have sex.\r\n\r\nThis is hypocrisy of the highest order. I would like the age of sexual consent to be raised to 18.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2014-05-30T15:55:47.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:15:33.336Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-06-03T08:46:19.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-03T08:46:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-05-30T15:55:47.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":17336,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/17336.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the use of private explosives","background":null,"additional_details":"Fireworks are classified by the HMC as explosives when they are imported.  There is an anti- terrorism act to ban the private use of explosives, Yet every year some people (not every body!) buy and use those explosives.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-17T09:35:57.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:08:23.313Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-20T13:28:13.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-20T13:28:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-17T09:35:57.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":71685,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/71685.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"ban/ restrict/ monitor/ record the sale and use of fireworks to the general public- PTSD, trigger","background":null,"additional_details":"ban/at least restrict/monitor/record sales\r\nthere are plenty of petitions on fireworks scaring pets&there's also children sleeping\r\nI'm doing this for our veterans&soldiers living with post traumatic stress disorder\r\nto them,a firework is like gunfire,an explosion,a bomb\r\nthese loud bangs trigger flashbacks of war,having to re-live the trauma not just on bonfire night,but every night running up to it&until after new year is terrifying\r\nwatching the distress hours of bangs night after night causes someone with ptsd,especially when they could&should be spared it is awful\r\nfireworks should only be used on the days they're intended for,bonfire night finished by 9pm&new years day by 12.30am\r\nthey should only be used at registered shows/events for the public,but we need to at least start with more restrictions on their use\r\nspare a thought for our brave vets living with ptsd,help ease their suffering&aid their recovery by minimalising/eliminating the triggers","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-11-05T20:52:50.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:16:26.244Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-11T07:08:12.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-05T20:52:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":71822,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/71822.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban fireworks on Remembrance Sunday","background":null,"additional_details":"Remembrance Sunday is a commemoration intended to show respect for the war dead. Most people will agree that it is not an appropriate day for fireworks celebrations and I wish to petition for a total ban on the use of fireworks at least for this one day of the year. 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Do you really think there are profit to be made?\r\nKeep them official to protect children, adults and animals instead of allowing anybody/everybody to terrorise their neighbours and pets.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-10-25T08:02:15.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:16:23.068Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-27T08:40:48.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-25T08:02:15.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":26803,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/26803.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Diamond Jubilee Celebrations","background":null,"additional_details":"Can the 11:00 pm deadline be extended to midnight for organised firework displays over the weekend of the Queens Diamond Jubilee (2nd- 5th June 2012) please","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2012-01-05T17:10:19.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:45.295Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-09T08:38:57.000Z","closed_at":"2012-04-09T07:38:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-05T17:10:19.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":21968,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/21968.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"A rethink of land use around motorways.","background":null,"additional_details":"In recent years various parts of the motorway network have been seriously affected by events which take place in close proximity to it. A large scrapyard fire in April 2011 closed a part of the M1 motorway causing major disruption. A recent crash on the M5 could have been caused by a nearby fireworks display.\r\n\r\nIt is clear that we need to re-evaluate the use of land around high speed transport links in order to ensure that activities undertaken on that land do not endanger the road users and that our economy does not suffer due to incidents that cause disruption.\r\n\r\nThe purpose of this petition is to spark debate on how to regulate the use of land around motorways. Possible solutions could be to change the planning laws to create a new kind of land use for land close to infrastructure...\r\n\r\nSupport my petition to re-think how we use the land around our high speed roads.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":2,"created_at":"2011-11-08T00:00:32.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:04.880Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-08T08:28:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-08T08:28:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-08T00:00:32.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56973,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/56973.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Increase terms to buying fireworks instead of banning them","background":null,"additional_details":"There are people trying to ban public firework sales, I think this is wrong and laws should be tightened instead of this. E.g. your criminal record should be checked before sale.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":2,"created_at":"2013-11-11T20:04:59.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:11.945Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-14T09:37:45.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-14T09:37:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-11T20:04:59.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":73389,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/73389.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"BAN FIREWORKS IN BUILT UP AREAS","background":null,"additional_details":"Fireworks in built up areas are causing havoc especially for innocent animals such as dogs and cats.\r\n\r\nI know of many in my local area who want these unnecessary and dangerous fireworks banned and only allowed in displays.\r\n\r\nMy story of first disliking fireworks was when my own dog was on a walk and the fireworks started she got free and into the road she was then hit by a car which wouldn't have happened if they weren't so close to home and so loud.\r\n\r\nI'm so grateful she's alive and its because of her I want to make sure other pets are safe and don't get injured due to careles, selfish and inconsiderate people who let the fireworks off.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":2,"created_at":"2014-12-31T23:29:11.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:16:40.360Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-09T11:05:21.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-31T23:29:11.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}