Can a solicitor in London instruct a polygraph examination?

Yes. Solicitors based in London and the surrounding counties may instruct The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience to conduct polygraph examinations across a range of legal matters, including commercial disputes, family proceedings, employment investigations, criminal defence, financial services matters, and corporate investigations. A preliminary consultation is conducted to assess suitability before any appointment is confirmed.

Where are examinations conducted for London-based solicitors?

Examinations are conducted at suitable professional venues in London and the surrounding areas, arranged to meet the requirements of the instructing solicitor or barrister. The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience does not maintain permanent office premises in London but provides services throughout the capital and the Home Counties by appointment.

Can polygraph results be used in legal proceedings?

Polygraph examination results are not routinely admitted as evidence in UK criminal or civil proceedings. However, the information obtained may be used by solicitors and barristers to inform case strategy, evaluate the strength of a client's account, support negotiations, or assist in decision-making. The instructing legal professional retains full control over the use and disclosure of all examination results.

What types of legal matters are suitable for a polygraph examination?

Polygraph examinations may be suitable for a range of legal matters where credibility is in dispute, including commercial litigation, family law proceedings, financial disclosure disputes, employment investigations, historical allegations, corporate misconduct, professional negligence, and private client matters. The specific issue must be capable of being formulated into clear, unambiguous questions. Suitability is assessed during the initial consultation.

How does the instruction process work for solicitors?

The process begins with a confidential consultation to discuss the matter and assess suitability. If appropriate, The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience will review available documentation, design the examination questions in consultation with the instructing party, and arrange the examination at a suitable venue in London. A structured written report is provided following the examination. The entire process is documented to the standard expected by legal professionals.

Is every case suitable for a polygraph examination?

No. A polygraph examination is not suitable for every legal matter. Suitability depends upon the nature and specificity of the issue, the medical and psychological fitness of the proposed examinee, and the overall context of the case. The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience conducts a thorough suitability assessment before confirming any appointment and will decline instructions where the examination is unlikely to provide meaningful investigative information.

Can barristers instruct examinations directly?

Yes. Barristers may instruct The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience directly or through instructing solicitors. This instruction pathway is commonly used in matters involving credibility disputes, contested factual accounts, or cases where an independent assessment may assist case preparation, negotiation, or settlement discussions.

How are reports provided to the instructing solicitor?

A structured, confidential written report is produced following every examination. Reports document the methodology, questions administered, analysis, and professional opinion. They are provided directly to the instructing solicitor or barrister in a format suitable for inclusion within case files, subject to the instructing party's requirements and any applicable privilege considerations.

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Polygraph Services for Solicitors in London

Independent credibility assessment, statement verification and investigative support for solicitors, barristers and legal professionals throughout London and the surrounding counties.

Providing structured, documented polygraph examinations designed to assist legal professionals in the capital with case preparation, negotiation, and informed decision-making.

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Supporting Solicitors Throughout London

The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience supports legal professionals throughout London and the surrounding areas.

Services are available by appointment for solicitors and legal representatives based in:

City of London Westminster Holborn Chancery Lane Temple Southwark Canary Wharf Mayfair Kensington Richmond

Supporting legal professionals throughout London by appointment

Legal Capital of the United Kingdom

London occupies a unique position as the centre of the UK legal profession. The capital is home to the High Court, the Royal Courts of Justice, the Supreme Court, and the largest concentration of solicitors' firms, barristers' chambers, and specialist legal practices in the country. It is the primary jurisdiction for commercial litigation, international arbitration, and complex multi-party disputes.

The breadth and sophistication of legal work conducted in London generates a sustained demand for independent investigative services in matters where credibility is central to the case. Solicitors and barristers in the capital routinely manage matters involving contested factual accounts, disputed financial disclosures, allegations of professional misconduct, and complex corporate investigations.

The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience provides London-based legal professionals with independent polygraph examinations and credibility assessment services across the full range of practice areas represented in the capital. All examinations are conducted at suitable professional venues arranged to meet the requirements and convenience of the instructing solicitor or barrister.

Commercial Litigation and Arbitration

Credibility disputes arising within high-value commercial proceedings, contractual disputes, shareholder actions, and international arbitration matters.

High-Net-Worth Family Law

Contested allegations, non-disclosure disputes, and credibility concerns within divorce proceedings, financial remedy applications, and child arrangement disputes.

Employment Law for City Firms

Workplace misconduct, whistleblowing investigations, senior executive disputes, and employment tribunal matters where factual accounts are materially contested.

Corporate Investigations

Fraud, misconduct, information leakage, and internal investigations for FTSE-listed companies, financial institutions, and multinational organisations.

Financial Services Regulation

Regulatory investigations, compliance disputes, and matters involving the integrity of financial information provided to institutions or regulatory bodies.

Professional Negligence

Matters where the credibility of professional conduct accounts is central to proceedings, pre-action evaluation, or regulatory fitness-to-practise hearings.

How Solicitors Use Credibility Assessment

A polygraph examination provides one additional, independent source of structured information. It does not replace legal analysis or conventional investigation, but may assist solicitors in evaluating the evidence before them.

Case Preparation and Strategy

Where a client maintains a specific account which is contested or uncorroborated, a credibility assessment may assist the solicitor in evaluating the strength of that account before proceeding to litigation or trial.

Contested Allegations

When two or more parties provide contradictory versions of events, an independent credibility evaluation may provide additional structured information to assist the solicitor's analysis of the competing accounts.

Financial Disclosure Disputes

Where the completeness or accuracy of a financial disclosure is contested — whether in family proceedings, commercial disputes, or regulatory matters — an independent assessment may assist in evaluating the information provided.

Witness Account Evaluation

Where witness accounts are inconsistent or in direct conflict, an independent credibility evaluation may assist legal professionals in determining the relative strength of the available evidence before trial.

Pre-Litigation Assessment

Before issuing or defending proceedings, a credibility assessment may provide additional information to assist the solicitor's risk evaluation and inform strategic advice to the client regarding the merits of the case.

Settlement and Negotiation Support

In some cases, the results of a credibility assessment may support negotiation or settlement discussions by providing an objective reference point for the parties and their legal representatives.

A Structured and Defensible Process

Every instruction follows a consistent, documented methodology. The process is designed to be transparent, repeatable, and defensible — producing structured investigative information for the instructing legal professional.

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Confidential Consultation

An initial discussion with the instructing solicitor or barrister to understand the nature of the matter, the specific issues in dispute, and the objectives of the instruction. This may be conducted by telephone, video conference, or in writing. No commitment is required at this stage.

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Case Review and Suitability Assessment

A review of available documentation and background information, followed by a formal suitability assessment. This determines whether the matter and the proposed examinee are appropriate for examination, taking into account the nature of the issue, medical considerations, and overall context.

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Examination Design

Clear, unambiguous questions are formulated based on the specific issues identified. Questions are developed in consultation with the instructing party and reviewed for methodological suitability. No surprise questions are used at any stage of the process.

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Pre-Test Interview

A comprehensive interview with the examinee to discuss the process, review every question, confirm voluntary participation, and address any concerns. This ensures that the examinee is fully informed and that the examination is conducted in a fair, transparent environment.

5

Examination

The examination itself, using validated psychophysiological procedures. Non-invasive sensors record physiological data whilst the agreed questions are administered in a controlled, professional environment. The procedure is entirely painless and non-intrusive.

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Analysis and Reporting

Physiological data is analysed using established forensic scoring methodologies. A structured, confidential written report is produced documenting the methodology, questions, analysis, and professional opinion. Reports are provided directly to the instructing solicitor or barrister.

Professional Standards

Examinations conducted to American Polygraph Association and ASTM International standards.

Full documentation at every stage for the instructing party's records.

Quality control review available to ensure objectivity and professional rigour.

Complete transparency regarding the process, its limitations, and appropriate use.

Who Instructs The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience

The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience receives instructions from legal professionals across all major practice areas. All enquiries are treated with professional discretion.

Family Solicitors

Civil Litigators

Employment Lawyers

Criminal Defence Solicitors

Barristers

Corporate Legal Teams

Private Client Lawyers

Investigators

Discuss a Case in Confidence

If you are a solicitor, barrister, legal team, or investigator managing a matter in London or the Home Counties in which credibility is in dispute, we invite you to contact The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience for a confidential, no-obligation consultation.

Arrange a Confidential Consultation Call +44 (0)7790 732828

All enquiries are handled in confidence, subject to applicable law and professional obligations.

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