Lie Detector Test United Kingdom
Professional, confidential polygraph testing across 125 UK cities. Every examination is conducted by a fully qualified examiner holding membership of both the American Polygraph Association (APA) and the British Polygraph Society (BPS), with a minimum of 400 hours’ specialist training — in private, controlled-environment offices.
One Price at Every UK Office
The same all-inclusive rate applies at every testing location in the United Kingdom — no hidden fees, no regional surcharges. Every price covers the booking fee, examiner, private office, pre-test assessment, full polygraph examination, and a detailed written report. A lie detector test in the UK costs £595 for a single examination, £895 for couples testing, or £400 per person for groups of three or more. Only a £150 refundable deposit is required to book.
Standard Polygraph Test
Private single-issue examination for one individual
- One person, one issue
- Pre-test consultation
- Full polygraph examination
- Detailed written report
Couple Test
Two people, tested separately in the same session
- Both partners tested same day
- Separate, private examinations
- Two detailed written reports
Group Test (3+)
Per-person rate when three or more are tested
- Three or more individuals
- Tested separately in succession
- Individual report per examinee
Every UK Testing Office
125 locations across 10 regions. Select a city for full venue details, or jump to your region.
London & South East 35 locations
South West 10 locations
East of England 9 locations
Midlands 32 locations
North West 15 locations
North East & Yorkshire 15 locations
Hampshire & South Coast 3 locations
Wales 3 locations
Scotland 2 locations
Northern Ireland 1 location
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Polygraph Testing & UK Law
Polygraph evidence is not currently admissible in UK courts. Unlike some US jurisdictions where results may be accepted by stipulation, the UK legal system does not recognise lie detector results as evidence in criminal or civil proceedings. However, polygraph testing is widely used in the UK for private and personal matters — including relationship disputes, family issues, workplace investigations, and insurance claims — where the results serve as a powerful tool for establishing the truth between parties.
Offender Management Act 2007
The UK Government formally incorporated polygraph testing into the criminal justice system through the Offender Management Act 2007. Under this legislation, mandatory polygraph examinations are used to monitor convicted sex offenders released on licence in England and Wales. This represents the most significant official endorsement of polygraph technology in the UK, demonstrating government confidence in its effectiveness as a monitoring and risk-assessment tool.
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