Petition · Ministry of Justice
Require lie detector tests for victims and people accused of sexual offences
Closed
221 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it mandatory that all accusers and those accused of sexual offences, however minor or major the offence, are required to take a lie detector test.
We believe many people are falsely accused of sexual offences, that the police do not investigate properly, and that the amount of evidence which is restricted in trials may mean that defendants get unfairly treated. A lie detector test could stop false accusations being made, therefore leaving resources free for true victims.
Timeline
| 14 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
221
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
14 Jan 2026
Closed
14 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.