Petition · past parliament
Make assaulting an SIA security person a specific offence.
Closed
3,297 signatures
What the petition asks
Many individuals working within the security sector are assaulted by the public. This is often seen as a hazard of the job by the public and courts.The security sector is part of the wider police force. A specific offence of assaulting an SIA person would reduce incidents of violence against them.
Timeline
| 5 Apr 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Oct 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,297
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Apr 2016
Closed
5 Oct 2016
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.