Rejected petition Law for Using Silent Fireworks To Reduce Anxiety In Animals & Vulnerable People.

Fireworks wreak havoc on animals, vet visits skyrocket around firework holidays. Pets with sensitive hearing, are especially vulnerable many hurt themselves trying to escape/hide, getting lost or hit by cars.

Vulnerable people that suffer from PTSD and mental health issues are also at high risk.

More details

Animal Anxiety and Fireworks- https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/dogtime.com/trending/33475-town-italy-switches-silent-fireworks-reduce-anxiety-animals/amp

PTSD and Fireworks- https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/nov/05/bonfire-night-unwanted-combat-memories-war-veterans

Combat Stress and Fireworks- http://armyandyou.co.uk/bonfire-warning-service-veterans/

Reduced Noise Fireworks- https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/silent-fireworks/

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/231604

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Date submitted 6 November 2018
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