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Regulation 3 Qualifications of polygraph operators

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(1)

A polygraph operator will be suitably qualified if the polygraph operator has—

(a)

completed a polygraph training programme accredited by the American Polygraph Association, and

(b)

carried out a minimum of 20 polygraph examinations reviewed by a polygraph supervisor.

(2)

A polygraph operator will cease to be suitably qualified unless they attend at least 30 hours of continuing development training in each two year period, starting from the date these Regulations come into force.

(3)

The continuing development training referred to in paragraph (2) must cover new developments, techniques or methods in the field of polygraphy.