Lie Detector Tests Throughout the West Midlands

Yes. The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience provides confidential lie detector tests throughout the West Midlands. We conduct examinations from professional consulting facilities in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull, Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford.

If your nearest city is not listed, please contact us — we can often arrange examinations at suitable professional facilities elsewhere in the region.

We maintain access to professional consulting facilities at multiple locations across the West Midlands, so most clients can attend an appointment within reasonable travelling distance. Your nearest available location will be discussed during your initial consultation.

A typical polygraph examination takes between two and three hours. This includes three distinct phases:

• Pre-test consultation: The longest phase, where background information is gathered, suitability is confirmed, the process is explained, and all questions are carefully discussed and agreed.
• In-test data collection: The phase where the physiological sensors are attached and the charts are collected while the agreed questions are asked.
• Post-test discussion: A review of the preliminary results and an opportunity to discuss the outcome.

Yes. Solicitors, advocates, barristers and other legal professionals may instruct the Centre directly for criminal defence, family law, immigration and civil matters. Dr Ashcroft is qualified as an Expert Witness and can provide reports suitable for court proceedings.

Yes, where an employee is under investigation for specific allegations such as theft, fraud, misconduct or breach of trust. The examination must be voluntary and the matter must be suitable for polygraph testing. We also offer pre-employment screening for roles where integrity is paramount.

Absolutely. All examinations are conducted in strict confidence. Results and reports are disclosed only to the instructing party and the examinee, unless otherwise agreed in advance.

We hold professional indemnity insurance and handle all data in accordance with UK data protection legislation.

Yes. During your initial consultation, Dr Ashcroft will discuss available locations and arrange the most convenient professional consulting facility for your circumstances. Most clients attend in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull, Stoke-on-Trent or Stafford.

All appointments begin with a confidential telephone or email consultation. Dr Ashcroft will discuss the matter, assess suitability, explain the process and confirm fees before any appointment is agreed. No examination takes place without a thorough preliminary discussion.

Every polygraph examination is personally conducted by Dr Keith Ashcroft, Principal Forensic Polygraph Examiner. We do not subcontract to third-party examiners. You will always know in advance exactly who will conduct your examination.

The pre-test consultation covers the background to the matter, confirms medical and psychological suitability, explains the polygraph process in detail, and carefully discusses and agrees every question that will be asked during the test. No surprise questions are ever asked.

No. Every question is thoroughly discussed and agreed with the examinee during the pre-test consultation. No surprise questions are ever asked. This is a fundamental principle of professional polygraph practice.

A comprehensive, confidential written report is produced where appropriate. Preliminary results are usually communicated during or shortly after the examination.

For legally instructed matters, the report can be prepared to a standard suitable for court proceedings.

Polygraph results are not currently admissible as evidence in UK criminal courts. However, they may be used to support defence case preparation, inform plea decisions, assist in family court proceedings, and provide investigative leads.

Dr Ashcroft is qualified as an Expert Witness and can provide reports prepared to forensic standards.

Certain physical, psychological or medical conditions may make a person unsuitable for testing, including severe cardiovascular issues, respiratory disorders, acute anxiety disorders, psychosis, cognitive impairments, pregnancy or substance intoxication.

We also decline instructions where the purpose appears punitive or where the matter cannot be framed as a clear, testable question. Suitability is always assessed before an appointment is confirmed.

Fees are quoted individually because costs depend on the nature and complexity of the issue, preparation time, venue arrangements, travel requirements and reporting needs. A straightforward private examination will differ from a legally instructed matter or a therapeutic disclosure session.

The fee is always confirmed in advance before any appointment is agreed. To receive an estimate, please contact us with a brief outline of the matter, preferred location and timescale.