Consultation Launched on Proposed Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Measures

Deputy Calls for Public Input on Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Rules

A Jersey politician is urging the government to launch a wide-ranging public consultation on how fireworks and other pyrotechnics are used across the island.

Deputy Max Andrews has asked the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs to begin the consultation by December 2026, with findings and recommendations to be presented to the States Assembly no later than June 2028. He said the move is driven in part by growing concerns about the distress fireworks can cause to animals.

Under the proposal, islanders and animal-welfare groups would be invited to share their views on whether existing laws remain fit for purpose.

Andrews believes the legislation currently in place is outdated. Although the Explosives (Jersey) Law 2014 was formally registered in the Royal Court, it never came into force, leaving the island still reliant on regulations set out in the 1970 law.

The consultation would explore whether reforms are needed covering the sale, possession and private use of fireworks. Islanders would also be asked for feedback on potential measures to reduce noise and disruption, including the introduction of permits for private displays or the requirement to use quieter fireworks.