Rejected petition Ban the sale of noisy fireworks to the general public.

Purchasing and owning loud fireworks should not be allowed for the general public. The Government should introduce a law stating that noisy fireworks should only be permitted for professional shows and events - this will mean they are handled safely, cleanly, and at predictable times.

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The negatives of fireworks outweigh the positives. Fireworks do the following:

- Stress out animals, often to point of causing death
- Trigger people with PTSD and trauma (e.g. soldiers)
- Harm those with sensory issues, due to the unpredictable noise

If the government think fireworks should remain something 18+ folks can purchase, they should limit the harm they do to animals and PTSD sufferers and those who more easily face sensory overload.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign these petitions which call for the same action:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700013
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700223

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Date submitted 2 November 2024
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