Centre for Forensic Neuroscience · Madrid

Lie Detector Test Madrid

Q: Do you offer lie detector tests in Madrid?

Yes. The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience provides professional polygraph examinations in Madrid, conducted by Dr Keith Ashcroft, a chartered investigative psychologist. Appointments are arranged after a preliminary consultation to confirm the matter is suitable for examination.

Q: Where does the examination take place in Madrid?

Examinations are conducted at our Madrid examination venue at Paseo de la Castellana 81. The examiner is present at the venue only for confirmed appointments. This is not a walk-in service.

Q: How much does a polygraph examination in Madrid cost?

Fees are quoted individually depending on the nature of the issue, complexity, travel, and reporting requirements. The fee is always confirmed in advance before an appointment is agreed.

Q: Can Spanish or international solicitors instruct you directly?

Yes. Solicitors, barristers, international arbitration teams and legal professionals may instruct the Centre for criminal, civil, corporate and immigration matters.

Q: Is the polygraph examination voluntary?

All examinations must be taken on a voluntary basis. No person should be intimidated or coerced. If coercion or threats are suspected, the instruction will be declined.

Q: Will I receive a written report?

A comprehensive, confidential written report is produced where appropriate, detailing the methodology, data analysis and conclusion.

Q: Are there surprise questions during the test?

No. Every question is thoroughly discussed and agreed with the examinee during the pre-test interview. No surprise questions are ever asked.

Q: Do you cover other locations in Spain?

Yes. We also arrange examinations in Barcelona, Málaga and Marbella for serious legal, corporate and private matters.

Q: What issues may be unsuitable for a polygraph examination?

Routine domestic relationship concerns without a specific, testable issue may not be considered suitable. We also decline instructions where the purpose appears punitive. Suitability is always assessed before an appointment is confirmed.

Professional polygraph examinations in Madrid for legal, corporate and serious private matters. Conducted by Dr Keith Ashcroft, chartered investigative psychologist.

Every examination is personally conducted by Dr Keith Ashcroft, who will explain the process, answer your questions and advise whether a polygraph examination is appropriate for your circumstances.

Whether you are responding to a serious criminal allegation, supporting a corporate investigation, addressing professional misconduct, or have been advised by a legal representative to consider a forensic polygraph examination, your first conversation is completely confidential and without obligation.

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Private Polygraph Appointments in Madrid

Confidential polygraph examinations can be arranged at our professional Madrid appointment venue in the financial district along Paseo de la Castellana.

Madrid Examination Venue

Paseo de la Castellana 81 28046 Madrid Spain

Available strictly by prior appointment. The examiner is present at the Madrid venue only for confirmed appointments. This is not a walk-in service.

Arranging an Appointment

Appointments may be arranged for private clients, legal representatives, businesses and professional referrers. Initial case assessment and appointment planning are completed confidentially before the examination date.

Not every enquiry will result in a confirmed appointment. The case must be reviewed for suitability before an examination can proceed.

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Core Polygraph Services in Madrid

We offer specific-issue polygraph examinations for individuals, solicitors, employers, and professionals across Madrid. Every examination follows APA standards and a structured, transparent process.

Legal & Criminal Defence

Forensic polygraph examinations supporting criminal defence investigations, including serious criminal charges, false allegation cases, and complex matters where credibility is central to the legal strategy.

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Corporate & Professional Misconduct

Polygraph examinations for private-sector employees under investigation for specific allegations of theft, fraud, misconduct, insider threats or breaches of trust. Ideal for multinational headquarters and financial institutions in Madrid.

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International Organisation & Cross-Border

Supporting international arbitration, complex civil litigation, professional disciplinary hearings, and cross-jurisdictional investigations commonly handled by major law firms and international organisations based in Madrid.

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Serious Private Credibility Matters

Specialist forensic support for individuals facing severe reputational damage or complex family disputes where expert credibility assessment can assist in resolving contested facts.

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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.

A confidential written report may be provided where appropriate, summarising the examination and its outcome.

International Appointment Eligibility

Madrid appointments are primarily accepted for serious legal, corporate, professional and investigative matters where expert forensic assessment is required. These include criminal defence investigations, historical abuse allegations, immigration credibility assessments, executive vetting, serious workplace misconduct, and professional disciplinary proceedings.

Madrid appointments are generally reserved for defined legal, corporate, professional and investigative matters. Enquiries relating to routine domestic relationship concerns without a specific, testable issue may not be considered suitable for an international appointment. This does not mean that all private matters are declined — where the circumstances are sufficiently complex, private cases may be considered on merit.

Specialist Forensic Support

Sports Integrity in Madrid

The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience provides specialist forensic polygraph examinations to support investigations within the sports integrity and sports law sectors in Madrid, home to La Liga and major Spanish sports federations.

How Forensic Polygraph Examinations Support Sports Investigations

Sports governing bodies, integrity units, professional clubs and sports lawyers increasingly face complex investigations requiring independent credibility assessment. Match-fixing investigations, competition manipulation allegations, corruption within sporting organisations, bribery allegations, and athlete misconduct investigations all present challenges where traditional evidence-gathering may be insufficient.

A forensic polygraph examination does not determine truth or guilt. It provides structured investigative interviewing, scientifically validated physiological data collection, and transparent scoring methodology that produces investigative decision support within a wider evidential framework.

Examinations may assist investigations involving spot-fixing, coach misconduct, safeguarding concerns within sporting environments, financial misconduct, contract fraud, agent and intermediary misconduct, confidentiality breaches, and whistleblower investigations. They may also support internal disciplinary proceedings, arbitration preparation, and integrity unit investigations.

All examinations follow the standards and procedures of the American Polygraph Association and ASTM International.

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 analyzes physiological charts using sophisticated forensic scoring algorithms. A comprehensive, confidential written report is subsequently produced.

Not sure whether a polygraph is appropriate?

Discuss your circumstances directly with Dr Keith Ashcroft in confidence. There is no obligation to proceed.

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Local Coverage

Local Coverage and Appointment Planning in Spain

As Spain's legal and administrative capital, Madrid serves as a central hub for our polygraph examinations, accommodating major law firms, the Audiencia Nacional, and international arbitration teams.

The Centre offers private appointments across Spain. We maintain dedicated service information for Spain, Barcelona, and Málaga/Marbella. Our Spanish-language overview is also available here: Prueba de polígrafo España.

Planning Considerations

Appointments are arranged only after the issue has been reviewed for suitability and the proposed questions can be framed clearly.

The consultation covers venue requirements, reporting needs, confidentiality, travel planning and whether the instruction is private, legal, workplace or therapeutic in nature.

Why Choose Dr Keith Ashcroft?

Many providers do not disclose the name or qualifications of the examiner who will conduct your test. At the Centre for Forensic Neuroscience, every polygraph examination in Madrid is conducted personally by Dr Keith Ashcroft, a chartered investigative psychologist.

Named, Qualified Examiner

Dr Ashcroft is trained at American Polygraph Association–accredited and British Accreditation Council academies. 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, and the Society for Psychophysiological Research.

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.

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.

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We specialise in providing specific issue examinations using only accepted protocols and standards for our clients in Madrid, Spain, according to the American Polygraph Association and ASTM International (committee E52 on Forensic Psychophysiology).

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