The current laws regarding the sale and use of fireworks have been amended to reflect safety concerns.
Fireworks are only widely available during the weeks leading up to Bonfire Night and a few days before New Year's Eve, Diwali, and the Chinese New Year.
During the rest of the year, they can only be bought from shops licensed to supply them.
It is an offence under section 80 of the Explosives Act 1875 to throw or set off fireworks in any highway, street, thoroughfare or public place.
Anyone found guilty is liable to pay a fine of up to £5,000. On-the-spot fines of £80 can also be issued.
It is also an offence for anyone under 18 to possess fireworks in a public place and for anyone to let fireworks off during night hours - 11pm to 7am. Again, an £80 on-the-spot fine can be issued.
Section one of the Protection of Animals Act 1911 can also be invoked, stating that it is an offence to cause any unnecessary suffering to any domestic or captive animals. The penalty on conviction is a fine of up to £5,000 or up to six months imprisonment, or both.
Fireworks are only widely available during the weeks leading up to Bonfire Night and a few days before New Year's Eve, Diwali, and the Chinese New Year.
During the rest of the year, they can only be bought from shops licensed to supply them.
It is an offence under section 80 of the Explosives Act 1875 to throw or set off fireworks in any highway, street, thoroughfare or public place.
Anyone found guilty is liable to pay a fine of up to £5,000. On-the-spot fines of £80 can also be issued.
It is also an offence for anyone under 18 to possess fireworks in a public place and for anyone to let fireworks off during night hours - 11pm to 7am. Again, an £80 on-the-spot fine can be issued.
Section one of the Protection of Animals Act 1911 can also be invoked, stating that it is an offence to cause any unnecessary suffering to any domestic or captive animals. The penalty on conviction is a fine of up to £5,000 or up to six months imprisonment, or both.