Protecting the Frontline

Meetings, minutes and updates

Workstream Schedule

While we always aim to keep to the planned timetable, there may occasionally be changes to dates. If this happens, you will be notified by email. You can expect to receive a Microsoft Teams invite for all of the following scheduled meetings within 5 working days of registering. If you do not receive an invite withing 5 working days, please email: comms@securityleaders.co.uk

1st October 2026 14:00 - 15:00pm	18th November 2026 14:00 - 15:00pm	16th December 2026 14:00 - 15:00pm
20th January 2027 14:00 - 15:00pm	17th February 2027 14:00 - 15:00pm

19 August 2026: Workstream Name Change

S12 Protecting the Frontline Workstream

The petition to ‘make assaulting a security worker a standalone offence’ gained over 12,000 signatures, and prompted a response from government. To keep the current ‘Lobbying Workstream’ priorities in-line with current industry issues, the workstream will now focus on the work and improvements needed to protect frontline security officers.

19 August 2026

August Workstream Meeting

Alex Booth, workstream chair led the discussion around the next steps for the workstream, showcasing the final draft of the S12 White Paper: On the Front Line, Unprotected. Members were also informed that the workstream will be renamed and refocused to 'Protecting the Frontline'.

Meeting Minutes

17 June 2026

June Workstream Meeting

An update on engagement with the Home Office was provided. The meeting was an engaging session defining the objectives and direction for next steps.

Meeting Minutes

20 May 2026

May Workstream Meeting

This meeting discussed next steps as the petition reached 12,000 signatures and prompted a response from the government. The group discussed the response and agreed to deliver a communications campaign to support the petition.

Meeting Minutes

30 April 2026

Government responds to petition

The petition to make assaulting a security worker a standalone offence has surpassed 12,000 signatures, and prompted a response from the UK Home Office.

Read the full response here.

15 April 2026

April Workstream Meeting

The sessions focused on the achievement of reaching 10,000 signatures on the joint petition between S12 and SIF to 'make assaulting a security worker a standalone offence'. This results in a formal response from the Home Office. An interactive conversation then followed, exploring next steps for the petition, with the proposal of a 'think tank' subgroup.

Meeting Minutes

07 January 2026

Second workstream meeting scheduled

The Lobbying workstream group will meet again in January. New members are still being sought to get involved and help drive positive change. Please register below to receive meeting invites and take part.

Join the workstream.

26 November 2025

The workstream lead and registered members meet for the first time

The first Lobbying meeting brought together industry stakeholders to set the direction for the workstream. Members considered the workstream objectives, reviewed the current legislation and considered next steps.

Read the full meeting minutes here .