Response 419790894 to Use and Sale of Fireworks in Scotland, and tackling the misuse of pyrotechnics - Scottish Government consultations

Response 419790894

Part One: Mandatory conditions at point of sale

Question 1 a). Do you agree that a fireworks licensing system should be introduced in Scotland?

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Yes

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Question 1. b). Please explain your answer

Many aren’t aware of dangers or correct usage of explosives.

Question 2 a). Do you agree that any licensing system should cover the possession and use of fireworks, in addition to their purchase?

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Yes

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Question 2 b). Please explain your answer.

As above

Question 3a). Do you agree that a fee to obtain a fireworks licence in Scotland should be introduced?

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Yes

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Question 3 b). Please explain your answer.

Why should you have to pay

Question 4 a). Do you have any views on how much the licence fee should be?

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Yes

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Question 4 b). Please tell us your views on how much the licence fee should be.

I don’t there should be a fee or if so should be minimal

Question 5 a). Do you agree that successful completion of an online safety course to obtain a fireworks licence in Scotland should be introduced?

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Yes

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Question 5 b). Please explain your answer.

Safety is essential not just for yourself but others

Question 6 a). Who do you think would be best placed to run and administer the proposed licensing system?

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Option One: Scottish Government

Option Two: National public service organisation or partnership organisation

Option Three: Local authorities

Other.

Question 6 b). Please explain your answer.

Each councils choice

Question 7. Please tell us if you have any other comments on the introduction of a licensing system and the proposed process for how the licensing system would be implemented and managed.

Part Two: Restrict the days fireworks can be sold and set off

Question 8 a). Do you agree with the proposed restrictions on the days fireworks can be used by the general public?

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Yes

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Question 8 b). Please explain your answer.

However if wanted at wedding or event as long as enough notice Is given

Question 9 a). Do you agree with the proposed restrictions on the days fireworks can be sold to the general public?

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Yes

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Question 9 b). Please explain your answer.

Part Three: No-Firework Areas

Question 10 a). Do you agree with the introduction of no-firework areas?

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Yes

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Question 10 b). Please explain your answer.

Question 11 a). Do you agree that consideration, introduction and management of no-firework areas should be led by local authorities?

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Yes

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Question 11 b). Please explain your answer.

Question 12. Please tell us if you have any comments in relation to how communities can be actively involved in considering the feasibility and introduction of no firework areas, and the decision to introduce these.

Question 13. Please tell us if you have any comments on the proposed process for how no-firework areas would be implemented, managed and reviewed.

Question 14. Please tell us if you have any comments in relation to the enforcement of no-firework areas.

Question 15. Please tell us if there are any other issues you think need to be considered in relation to no-fireworks areas.

Part Four: Proxy Purchasing Offence

Question 16 a). Do you agree with the introduction of a 'proxy purchasing' offence in relation to fireworks to criminalise the supply of fireworks to young people under the age of 18?

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Yes

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Question 16 b). Please explain your answer.

Question 17. Please tell us if you have any other comments on Section One of the consultation relating to Fireworks that have not been covered by the other questions above.

Part Five: Impact Assessments

Question 18 a) . Do you have any comments about, or evidence relevant to the draft Business And Regulatory Impact Assessment in relation to the sale and use of fireworks?

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Yes

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Question 18 b) . Please explain your answer.

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Question 19 a). Do you have any comments about, or evidence relevant to the draft Equality Impact Assessment in relation to the sale and use of fireworks?

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Yes

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Question 19 b) . Please explain your answer.

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Section Two: Pyrotechnics

Question 20 a). Do you have concerns about pyrotechnic devices being misused?

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Yes

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Question 20 b). Please explain your answer.

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Dangerous and can cause death

Question 21 a). Do you agree with the introduction of a new offence for being in possession of a pyrotechnic in a public place without reasonable excuse or lawful authority?

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Yes

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Question 21 b). Please explain your answer.

They are dangerous

Question 22 a). Do you agree that police stop and search powers should be extended to allow the police to stop and search where there is reasonable suspicion that an individual is in possession of a pyrotechnic device in a public place without a reasonable excuse?

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Yes

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Question 22 b). Please explain your answer.

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As long as safe to do so

Question 22 c). Please tell us what you consider would be a reasonable excuse for possessing pyrotechnics in a public place?

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None

Question 23 a). Do you think that police stop and search powers should be wide enough to the extent that it would allow the police to stop and search a vehicle, for example a car, bus, van or tram, where there is reasonable suspicion that there are pyrotechnic devices contained without a reasonable excuse?

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Yes

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Question 23 b). Please explain your answer.

Dangerous

Question 24. The Scottish Government recognises that legislation on its own may not end the misuse of pyrotechnic devices. Please tell us if there are other actions you think that the Scottish Government could take to address this issue.

Put it in writing to do with any explosives or any thing you set alight

Question 25. Please tell us if you have any other comments in relation to pyrotechnics that are not covered by the other questions in this section of the consultation.

Part Two: Impact Assessments

Question 26 a) . Do you have any comments about, or evidence relevant to the draft Business And Regulatory Impact Assessment in relation to pyrotechnics?

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Yes

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Question 26 b). Please explain your answer.

Question 27 a). Do you have any comments about, or evidence relevant to the draft Equality Impact Assessment in relation to pyrotechnics?

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Yes

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Question 27 b). Please explain your answer.

About you

Are you responding as an individual or an organisation?

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Individual

Organisation