Rejected petition Ban fireworks for general sale to the public

Every year from October onwards people, pets and wildlife suffer long-lasting hurt and trauma from fireworks. Shops sell them too early; the fireworks are getting noisier and more dangerous, and those who buy them use them irresponsibly and seem unaware of the impact of the noise on animals.

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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/319891

Ban the use of all fireworks in order to reduce air and noise pollution: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/334448

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Date submitted 6 October 2020
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