Guidance

Polygraph examination policy framework

Instructions for the use of polygraph examinations with eligible people convicted of sexual or terrorist offences who are on licence.

Applies to England and Wales

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Polygraph examination policy framework

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This Policy Framework sets out the arrangements for imposing a licence condition requiring certain people convicted of sexual offences and terrorist and terrorist connected offences sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 12 months or more to undergo polygraph examinations. It details the mandatory instructions for identifying eligible individuals convicted of a sexual, terrorist or terrorist connected offence who must be made subject to the polygraph examination condition, and the processes to be followed for polygraph examinations to take place.

Published 25 June 2021
Last updated 1 December 2022 + show all updates
  1. Policy framework updated.

  2. First published.