Over the past year or two local folk have contacted me expressing their concerns about the use of fireworks. The Scottish Government is now undertaking a consultation on the use and sale of fireworks, and tackling the misuse of pyrotechnics.

This consultation consists of two sections. The first considers changes to how fireworks can be sold and used in Scotland; while the second section considers the use of pyrotechnic devices.

More specifically, Section 1 seeks views on four changes to how fireworks can be sold and used in Scotland to ensure fireworks are used safely, handled with care and do not cause harm, distress or injury; while Section 2 considers the use of pyrotechnic devices and specifically whether it should be an offence to carry a pyrotechnic device in a public place without reasonable excuse or lawful authority, and whether police powers should be extended to allow a stop and search provision for anyone reasonably suspected of committing the offence.

Access to the consultation and details of consultation events are included in the link below. The consultation opened on 20 June and closes on 15 August 2021. https://consult.gov.scot/justice/use-and-sale-of-fireworks-in-scotland