Response 466840218

Back to Response listing

Part One: Mandatory conditions at point of sale

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

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

Question 1. b). Please explain your answer

To limit and prevent misuse

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

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

Question 2 b). Please explain your answer.

As above. The sale and use of fireworks should be limited to organised events

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

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

Question 3 b). Please explain your answer.

This would limit the use

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

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

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

The fee should reflect the cost of the administration involved

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

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

Question 5 b). Please explain your answer.

Fireworks are explosives and potentially dangerous.

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

Please select one item
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.

The industry should be regulated and those with this experience should undertake the regulation

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?

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

Question 8 b). Please explain your answer.

I would prefer an outright ban however limiting the use on certain is a start in the right direction but it needs to be enforced.

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

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

Part Three: No-Firework Areas

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

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

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

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

Question 11 b). Please explain your answer.

Local authorities do don’t have the capacity or resources to do this

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?

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

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?

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

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?

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

Section Two: Pyrotechnics

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

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

Question 20 b). Please explain your answer.

Please explain your answer in the text box below:
Even in controlled environments fireworks are explosives and can be dangerous

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?

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

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?

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

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

Please write your answer in the text box below:
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?

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

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.

Stop the sale of fireworks completely.

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?

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

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

Please select one item
Yes
No
Unsure

About you

Are you responding as an individual or an organisation?

Please select one item
(Required)
Individual
Organisation