A bill to restrict the sale of certain fireworks will enter its second reading later in January.

The Private Members Bill brought forward by Labour MP for Luton North, Sarah Owen, aims to create new laws restricting the sale of certain fireworks.

The bill follows concerns that fireworks are being used as part of anti-social behaviour and can have implications on animals if unplanned. 

The issue was raised in Parliament on October 9 after two public petitions raised over 125,000 signatures collectively.

The sale of fireworks is already banned to anyone under the age of 18, with additional bans on setting them off after 11pm except on certain evenings including Bonfire Night, New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year.

However, some argue that these laws are not effectively preventing anti-social use of fireworks or the purchase by those underage.

The bill will enter its second reading on January 17, where MPs will debate and vote on its progression.

If voted through, the bill will enter three more stages of scrutiny before being passed to the House of Lords. 

Final considerations will be made before being passed for Royal Assent. 

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