Rejected petition Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public

Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public. The concerns behind this petition are related to the negative impact of fireworks on both animals and humans.

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Animal Welfare: Fireworks' loud noises and bright lights can be terrifying for pets and wildlife, causing stress and even physical harm.

Human Safety and Wellbeing: The unregulated use of fireworks can be dangerous, and people, especially those with conditions like PTSD, may suffer from the sudden loud noises.

Environmental Concerns: Fireworks contribute to pollution and leave behind waste that affects natural habitats.

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 which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700013

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Date submitted 4 November 2024
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