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Lie Detector Test Leicester

Confidential polygraph examinations conducted personally by Dr Keith Ashcroft for relationship matters, disputed allegations, workplace investigations and legal instructions across Leicester and East Midlands.

Every enquiry is personally reviewed before an appointment is confirmed.

  • Personally Conducted
  • No Subcontracting
  • Private Offices
  • Confidential Review
  • Written Reports Available

Confidential advice from Dr Keith Ashcroft

07790 732828

No obligation · Strictly confidential · Personally conducted examinations

Confidential Appointment Request

Request an Appointment

Requesting an appointment does not commit you to proceeding with a polygraph examination. Every enquiry is personally reviewed by Dr Keith Ashcroft to determine whether the matter is suitable and whether the proposed issues can be examined fairly, accurately and ethically.

You can request a confidential lie detector test in Leicester online without first telephoning. An examination is not confirmed until suitability, consent, question formulation and practical arrangements have been reviewed.

Appointment Reservation

Appointments are secured with a £125 reservation retainer after the enquiry has been reviewed and accepted. It is a payment on account against the individually quoted examination fee and is credited against the balance due. It is not the examination fee itself: the total fee is quoted after the nature, scope and professional requirements of the instruction have been assessed.

Preferred contact method

We will normally respond by email.

Please provide only the information needed for an initial suitability review. Do not include highly sensitive personal data unless necessary. Maximum 500 characters.

Submission of this form is an appointment request only. An examination will not proceed without the examinee's informed and voluntary consent.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk.

Why Choose Our Leicester Lie Detector Test Service?

The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience has provided lie detector tests in Leicester and across Leicestershire for over two decades. Our polygraph examinations are conducted to the standards of the American Polygraph Association (APA) and are led personally by Dr Keith Ashcroft — one of the most experienced forensic polygraph examiners in the United Kingdom.

Whether you are a private individual seeking clarity on a personal matter, a solicitor preparing a case, or an employer addressing a workplace concern, our Leicester service is designed to be thorough, discreet and professionally managed at every stage. We specialise in relationship and domestic matters, criminal defence assessments, and workplace investigations.

All examinations take place in a suitable, private venue within the Leicester area. In accordance with APA recommendations, we do not conduct polygraph tests in domestic settings.

Leicester is a vibrant and culturally diverse city at the heart of the East Midlands, with strengths in textiles, manufacturing, retail, and a growing professional services sector. The city's business community, coupled with its large university population, generates demand for polygraph testing in workplace disputes, fraud investigations, and private matters.

Core Polygraph Services in Leicester

We provide specific-issue polygraph examinations for individuals, solicitors, employers, therapists and safeguarding professionals across Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville and the wider East Midlands area. Every examination follows APA standards and a structured, transparent process.

Private & Relationship Matters

Confidential polygraph examinations addressing specific disputed incidents between partners, family members or associates. These assessments are investigatory in nature and provide structured, evidence-based information to support decision-making — they should be considered alongside other evidence and, where appropriate, professional counselling.

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Legal, Criminal Defence & Solicitor Instructions

Solicitors, barristers and legal professionals can instruct the Centre for credibility assessments in criminal, civil, family and immigration matters. Cases involving allegations of sexual abuse are subject to enhanced procedures with two forensic polygraph examiners. Dr Ashcroft is qualified as an Expert Witness.

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Workplace, Corporate & Employee Theft Investigations

Polygraph examinations for private-sector employees under investigation for specific allegations of theft, fraud, misconduct, insider threats or breaches of trust. We also provide pre-employment screening for roles where trust and security are paramount.

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Safeguarding & Post-Conviction Monitoring

We support safeguarding professionals through the child sex offender disclosure scheme and conduct post-conviction sex offender polygraph testing (PCSOT) in conjunction with therapists and probation officers. These examinations assist in managing risk to children and vulnerable adults and support treatment compliance in the community.

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Our Commitment to Every Examinee

All examinations are strictly voluntary. We do not accept instructions where coercion is suspected.
Every question is reviewed and agreed with the examinee before the test. No surprise questions are ever asked.
Suitability is assessed before any appointment is confirmed, including medical and psychological considerations.
Findings are communicated in accordance with the agreed scope of instruction. Where that scope includes a written report, a confidential professional report is prepared.

Preparation & Process

A transparent, step-by-step psychological assessment framework. We ensure all examinees fully understand the process, promoting maximum reliability.

PHASE 1

Pre-Test Consultation

We review background case facts, confirm medical and psychological suitability, and explicitly discuss privacy, confidentiality, and consent boundaries before any testing begins.

PHASE 2

The Pre-Test Interview

The most critical and comprehensive phase. The examiner thoroughly discusses every question to be asked during the exam. No surprise questions are ever asked.

PHASE 3

Data Collection

Specialized, non-invasive sensors are attached to record biometric data (respiration, electrodermal activity, cardiovascular parameters) while the exact agreed-upon questions are asked.

PHASE 4

Analysis & Report

The examiner analyses the physiological data using recognised forensic scoring methods. The findings are then communicated in accordance with the agreed scope of the instruction. Where a written report forms part of that scope, a confidential professional report is prepared.

Examinee Preparation Checklist

Get a normal night's sleep prior to the examination.
Consume normal meals; do not skip eating.
Continue all prescribed medications as usual.
Wear comfortable, everyday clothing.

Not sure whether a polygraph is appropriate?

Not ready to request an appointment? Provide a brief outline of the issue and Dr Keith Ashcroft will advise whether the matter may be suitable for a polygraph examination.

Discuss Your Case

Fees and Venue Guidance

How Fees Are Quoted

Fees are quoted individually according to the nature and scope of the instruction. Relevant factors may include case complexity, preparation and document review, question formulation, examination time, venue and travel requirements, reporting and professional follow-up.

A straightforward private examination may require a different scope of work from a legally instructed matter, therapeutic disclosure examination or workplace investigation. Differences in fees reflect the professional resources required by each instruction, not a different level of methodological rigour. Solicitor, employer and organisational instructions may also be quoted on a professional day-rate basis where appropriate.

The fee will always be confirmed in advance, after a short discussion about the circumstances, before any appointment is agreed.

Examination Venues in Leicestershire

Examinations in Leicester are conducted at Regus Leicester - St George's House, St George's House, Leicester, LE1 1QZ. This professional venue provides a private, controlled environment suitable for polygraph testing, with meeting rooms specifically configured for forensic examinations.

In accordance with American Polygraph Association recommendations, we do not conduct examinations in domestic (home) settings, as it is rarely possible to control the environment to a satisfactory degree.

The date and time of examination are agreed between Dr Ashcroft and the instructing party during the initial consultation. Alternative venues may be arranged where required.

To receive a fee estimate, please contact us with a brief outline of the matter, preferred location and timescale.

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Why Choose Dr Keith Ashcroft?

Many providers do not disclose the name or qualifications of the examiner who will conduct your lie detector test. At the Centre for Forensic Neuroscience, every polygraph examination in Leicester is conducted personally by Dr Keith Ashcroft, Principal Forensic Polygraph Examiner.

Named, Qualified Examiner

Dr Ashcroft is trained at American Polygraph Association–accredited and British Accreditation Council academies, including advanced training at the Behavioural Measures UK Polygraph Training Centre. You will always know who is conducting your examination.

Professional Memberships

Member in good standing of the American Polygraph Association, National Polygraph Association (USA), Director of the UK Polygraph Association, American Association of Police Polygraphists, the Society for Psychophysiological Research, and the Society of Forensic Interviewers.

Ethical Boundaries

All examinations must be voluntary. The Centre reserves the right to decline any instruction, and does not accept cases where coercion, threats or punitive motives are suspected. We are independent, impartial and objective.

Confidentiality & Suitability

Every case is pre-screened for medical, psychological and ethical suitability before any appointment is confirmed. Results and reports are handled with complete discretion. Dr Ashcroft is also qualified as an Expert Witness.

Lie Detector Test Leicester: Frequently Asked Questions

We specialise in providing specific issue examinations using only accepted protocols and standards for our clients in Leicester, UK, according to the American Polygraph Association and ASTM International (committee E52 on Forensic Psychophysiology). We employ strict quality control procedures, as well as using two examiners to confirm results. Our state-of-the-art computerised polygraph systems, such as the Limestone Paragon X Acquisition System, have a high-resolution 32-bit analogue-to-digital conversion for superior recording and analysis capability for all casework.

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Areas We Serve Around Leicester

We arrange lie detector tests for clients across Leicester and the wider East Midlands. In addition to Leicester city centre, we regularly conduct polygraph examinations for individuals, solicitors and organisations based in:

  • Loughborough — north Leicestershire
  • Hinckley — south-west Leicestershire
  • Market Harborough — south Leicestershire
  • Melton Mowbray — north-east Leicestershire
  • Coalville — north-west Leicestershire

Examinations are always held in a neutral, professional venue appropriate to the location. If you are unsure whether your area is covered, please contact us to discuss arrangements.

We also provide lie detector tests in Manchester, London, Birmingham, Nottingham and other locations across the United Kingdom. For a full overview of our methodology and examination types, visit our polygraph examinations page.

Ready to Request an Appointment?

Every examination is personally conducted by Dr Keith Ashcroft. Submit a confidential enquiry and receive a suitability review before an appointment is confirmed.

Lie Detector Tests Across the UK

Getting to Our Leicester Venue

Your examination takes place in a private, professional environment. Here is everything you need to plan your visit.

Venue Address

St George's House, Leicester, LE1 1QG

Appointment Only No Walk-ins Discreet — No External Signage
Arrival
Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your appointment. Arriving rushed or stressed can affect your physiological baseline.
Parking
Parking information and any validation details are provided with your appointment confirmation.
Public Transport
Nearest stops and transit directions are included in your confirmation email.
Bringing Someone?
A support person is welcome — they wait in the reception area while your examination takes place privately. Please do not bring children.

Travelling From Nearby?

Our Leicester venue regularly serves clients from surrounding areas. Select your starting location for directions.

Page content last reviewed: July 2026