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PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public.

Totally ban the sale of fireworks to the general public. Ensure all organised events use reduced noise or silent fireworks in their displays.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
14
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 14/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 14/100,000
Background
Fireworks cause significant and lasting harm to both humans and animals Every year, thousands of people suffer injuries as a direct result of fireworks. Emergency departments and fire services are stretched unnecessarily Animals, both domestic & wild, experience severe distress leading to some abandoning young, their habitats & shock so severe it causes death. People living with PTSD, autism, anxiety, etc often endure heightened stress & trauma due to the unpredictable & prolonged noise.