Rejected petition Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public

Fireworks cause distress to people with PTSD or autism and also to household pets. They are also frequently thrown at firefighters and other emergency services personnel while going about their duties. Their use therefore needs to be strictly regulated and restricted to properly organised displays

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/223542

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Date submitted 19 October 2018
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