Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to legislate for the prevention of intended releases of helium balloons and sky lanterns by passing a dedicated Helium Balloon and Sky Lantern Prohibition Act creating regulations under existing environmental laws, or issuing statutory guidance that councils and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) must enforce.
Petitioner: Elena Edwards on behalf of Animal Concern
Status: Under consideration
Date published: 30 September 2026
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