Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Allow the Polygraph Test to be used in the Court of Law
Closed
391 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the law to be changed to allow the use of Polygraphs / Eye Detect tests as evidence to prove innocence in trials and appeals.
The Polygraph Test (lie detector) has been used since 2013 to monitor Sex Offenders by the National Probation Service. They are used to monitor compliance with licence conditions.
A trial is now underway to monitor Domestic Abuse perpetrators using the same methods
We are asking Parliament to extend and enshrine in UK law to allow the Polygraph Test to be used as evidence in trials and appeals to determine innocence.
We the undersigned are asking Parliament to change the law and give people justice.
There are many people currently serving long sentences for crimes they did not commit. This is a way forward to prove their innocence and for justice to be served
A trial is now underway to monitor Domestic Abuse perpetrators using the same methods
We are asking Parliament to extend and enshrine in UK law to allow the Polygraph Test to be used as evidence in trials and appeals to determine innocence.
We the undersigned are asking Parliament to change the law and give people justice.
There are many people currently serving long sentences for crimes they did not commit. This is a way forward to prove their innocence and for justice to be served
Timeline
| 23 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Oct 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
391
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
23 Apr 2021
Closed
23 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.