Paragraph 3 I1

England and Wales

Each review of a polygraph session by the polygraph supervisor must consider—

(a)

the question formulation by the polygraph operator. In particular, the polygraph supervisor should assess—

(i)

whether the polygraph operator liaised with the F1probation practitioner and the views of the probation practitioner were taken into account when the questions were formulated;

(ii)

whether the questions were based on factors relating to the assessment, treatment or management of the relevant offender; 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 offender; and

(ii)

the assessments of truth or deception by the polygraph operator;

(c)

whether the polygraph session was conducted in accordance with these Rules and with the contract between the polygraph provider and the Secretary of State; and

(d)

whether the polygraph session met the standards of good polygraphy practice of the American Polygraph Association.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(a)(i) substituted (21.3.2022) by The Polygraph (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/191), rules 1(1), 2(8)(b)

Commencement

I1: Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 8.4.2009, see rule 1(1)