Rejected petition Make all firework displays ‘Low noise’ displays

To make it a legality that all firework displays regardless of where they’re taking place, to be ‘silent’ or ‘low noise’ firework displays.

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To prevent the trauma loud fireworks cause to people and animals alike. Those that suffer from sensory issues often struggle during the firework season as it can cause a lot of discomfort and stress. Furthermore, animals also suffer, families lose their beloved pets.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/549758

While some fireworks are marketed as silent, these still make some noise. If you would like the Government to reduce the decibel limit to a specific level, you could start a new petition requesting this.

We have also published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:

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

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 10 November 2020
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