The U.K. Polygraph Association (UKPA) www.polygraphassociation.co.uk formerly the British Polygraph Association is celebrating its first anniversary as the UKPA. In the past the professional polygraph examiners in the U.K. have lacked a unifying body to support and encourage Continued Professional Development (CPD) and the free flow of the exchange of experience between fellow professionals. Also of great […]
Unqualified Polygraph Examiners ruin the Reputation of the Lie Detector Industry Critics of this polygraph assert that the machine does not detect lies and they are completely perfect! The lie detector test steps physiological reactions for deception. Unqualified polygraph examiners are not trained to analyse these responses accurately. The test is only as good as the polygraph[…]
Domestic violence offenders in England and Wales could face compulsory lie-detector tests when released from prison under proposed new laws. Those deemed at high risk of re-offending will be given regular polygraph tests to find out if they have breached release conditions. The long-awaited Domestic Violence Bill will also specify that controlling a victim’s finances can count[…]