Rejected petition Stop public purchasing fireworks due to the harm caused to those who have PTSD

They are causing those suffering from PTSD a great deal of stress and mental anguish. They are causing animals a great deal of stress and mental anguish too.They are being used by unruly elements to attack the Emergency Services. It's vital you listen to the crippling effects caused by fireworks.

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It has been largely reported on the news how this year the police came under attack by fireworks, how ex-servicemen are tormented by flashbacks of war when fireworks are being set off in public. Suffering that needs to stop.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/231147

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Date submitted 27 November 2018
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