Polygraph Services for Solicitors

A polygraph examination is a structured psychophysiological assessment that measures involuntary physiological responses — including cardiovascular, respiratory and electrodermal activity — while a subject responds to carefully designed questions. The examination is conducted in a controlled environment by a qualified examiner and follows a validated scientific protocol. The physiological data is then analysed to form an opinion on the credibility of the subject's responses.

Yes. Solicitors, legal executives and other authorised legal professionals can instruct The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience directly. We welcome instructions from all legal professionals and can discuss the suitability of an examination before any formal instruction is made.

Polygraph evidence is not currently routinely admitted in UK criminal courts. However, polygraph examinations are widely used by solicitors in case preparation, risk assessment and investigative strategy. In certain civil and family proceedings, polygraph evidence may be considered at the discretion of the court. The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience can advise on the current position regarding admissibility in your specific jurisdiction and case type.

Polygraph examinations can assist in a wide range of legal matters where credibility is in dispute, including family law proceedings, criminal defence preparation, employment disputes, civil litigation, immigration matters, corporate investigations and regulatory proceedings. The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience offers a confidential consultation to assess suitability before any formal instruction.

The instruction process begins with a confidential consultation to discuss the matter and assess suitability. If appropriate, we then review relevant documentation and collaboratively design the examination questions. The examination itself is conducted at a suitable professional venue by appointment. Following the examination, we prepare a detailed written report and provide any additional support required.

Examinations are conducted at suitable professional venues throughout the United Kingdom, including locations in London, Manchester, Leeds and other major cities. We arrange appropriate venues to ensure a controlled, confidential environment. The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience can accommodate examinations at locations convenient for your client.

Not every case is suitable for polygraph examination. Certain medical conditions, medications, psychological factors or the nature of the issues in question may affect suitability. The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience conducts a thorough assessment of suitability before accepting any instruction, and we will advise you candidly if a case is not appropriate for examination.

Yes. Barristers can instruct The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience directly in accordance with applicable professional rules. We regularly work with barristers across all practice areas and can discuss the process and suitability of an examination in confidence.

The examination report includes a summary of the background and instructions received, the methodology employed, the questions asked, the physiological data recorded, the analysis conducted, and the examiner's professional opinion. Reports are prepared to a standard suitable for use by solicitors and barristers in case preparation and, where appropriate, for submission to the court.

The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience maintains strict confidentiality in all instructions. Information is shared only with the instructing party unless otherwise directed. We comply with all applicable data protection legislation and maintain secure records. Confidentiality obligations are confirmed in writing before any examination takes place.