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Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill Stage 1 Report
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Published: Thursday 28 Apr 2022 (CJ062022R5)
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INTRODUCTION
Policy objectives of the Bill
Structure of the Bill
Criminal Justice Committee consideration
Pace of implementation
Other options for implementation
Evidence taking
Consideration by other committees
BACKGROUND
Categories of fireworks
Existing legislation and regulations
Fireworks retailers
Background to the Bill
Fireworks Review Group
THE BILL
Prohibition on providing fireworks or pyrotechnic articles to People Under 18 Years of Age (Inc. in Part 3 of the Bill)
Background
Prohibition on supply to those under 18 years of age
Creation of a new criminal offence
Conclusions
Part 2: Firework Licensing System
The purpose of a licensing system
Risks and unintended consequences of a licensing system
Applying for a license
Mandatory training requirement
Licence fee
Consideration of the promotion of lower noise fireworks
Administration of the licensing scheme
Public engagement and communication
Conclusions and recommendations
Part 3: Restrictions on supply and use of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles
Background
Intention of Part 3 of the Bill
Consideration given to introducing a ban on the purchase and use of fireworks
Balancing the impact of restrictions on the culture of acquiring fireworks
Risk of people sourcing fireworks online
Stockpiling
Possible discriminatory effect
Storage
Compensation for businesses and impact of restrictions on commercial licensed firework storage
Conclusions and recommendations
Part 4: Firework Control Zones
Background
The purpose of a firework control zone
A ‘firework control zone’ or a ‘no-fireworks zone’
Designation of a firework control zone
Impact on the misuse of fireworks and anti-social behaviour
Communication and enforcement
Conclusions and recommendations
Part 5: Pyrotechnic articles at certain places or events
Background
Existing legislation
The scale of the problem
The use of pyrotechnic articles at certain places or events
Clarification of definitions: pyrotechnic article and public assembly
Conclusions and recommendations
FINANCIAL MEMORANDUM
Resources
Consideration by the Finance and Public Administration Committee
Estimated costs
Police Scotland
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Local authorities
Fireworks Retailers
Community groups
Estimated savings
Conclusions and recommendations
OTHER ISSUES
Prosecution of offences
Conclusion
UK Internal Market Act 2020
Recommendation
Data collection and evidence-based approaches
Conclusions and recommendations
Delegated Powers Memorandum
Conclusions and recommendations
POST-LEGISLATIVE SCRUTINY REVIEW OF THIS BILL
Conclusions and recommendations
FINAL CONCLUSIONS AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF THE BILL
Overall Conclusions and Recommendations
ANNEX A: Note of the Committee visit to Blackburn, West Lothian to meet with Blackburn Bonfire Night Action Group (BBNAG)
ANNEX B: Written and Oral Evidence Received
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