A Bill to make it an offence to be found in possession of, or to use, certain articles or substances capable of causing injury or behaviour likely to lead to injury at, or in transit towards, certain events, concerts or festivals or other public gatherings; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
12 May 2016
The bill would make it illegal to possess or use certain items that can cause injury—such as flares, fireworks and smoke bombs—at events like concerts or festivals, or while travelling to those events. It covers possession or use of these items in transit to public gatherings, with the aim of reducing injuries and disruptive behaviour.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2015-16 session of Parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 12 April 2016 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
