# The National Security Act 2023 (Prevention and Investigation Measures) (Polygraph) Regulations 2023, Regulation 4: Qualifications of a polygraph operator


(1) A polygraph operator may not conduct a polygraph session before the date on which they have met both the following conditions—
(a) Condition 1 is that the polygraph operator has completed a polygraph training programme accredited by the American Polygraph Association, and
(b) Condition 2 is that the polygraph operator has carried out at least 20 polygraph examinations that have each been reviewed and held to be in accordance with good polygraphy practice by a person that has completed a polygraph training programme accredited by the American Polygraph Association.
(2) A polygraph operator may not conduct a polygraph session unless the polygraph operator has completed at least 30 hours of continuing development training in the preceding 2 year period.
(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply if it is less than 2 years since the polygraph operator satisfied Condition 1 in paragraph (1)(a).
(4) The continuing development training referred to in paragraph (2) must cover new developments, techniques or methods in the field of polygraphy.
(5) A polygraph operator must meet and discuss their work at least once every six months with another polygraph operator.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1249/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-security-act-2023-prevention-and-investigation-measures-polygraph-regulations-2023/regulation-4
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