# The National Security Act 2023 (Prevention and Investigation Measures) (Polygraph) Regulations 2023, Paragraph 2


For each review a polygraph supervisor must consider—
(a) the question formulation by the polygraph operator. In particular, the polygraph supervisor should assess—
(i) whether the polygraph operator consulted the Secretary of State when the questions were formulated,
(ii) whether the questions were relevant questions, and
(iii) whether the questions asked were sufficiently clear to allow for a polygraph indication of deception,
(b) the technique of the polygraph operator. In particular, the polygraph supervisor should assess whether the following met the applicable standards of the American Polygraph Association—
(i) the analysis by the polygraph operator of the physiological responses of the relevant individual, and
(ii) the assessments by the polygraph operator of truth or deception,
(c) whether the polygraph session was conducted in accordance with these Regulations and with the contract between the polygraph provider and the Secretary of State, and
(d) whether the polygraph session met the standards of the American Polygraphy Association on good polygraphy practice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1249/schedule/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-security-act-2023-prevention-and-investigation-measures-polygraph-regulations-2023/schedule/paragraph-2
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