News & Publications

Latest updates, policy commentary and publications from the British Polygraph Society.

April 16, 2026

From Pilot to Policy: The Grubin UK Polygraph Research Programme

A chronological review of Don Grubin's UK polygraph research programme, from the 2010 voluntary trial through mandatory pilots to the 2014 national…

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April 16, 2026

Internet vs Contact Offenders Under UK PCSOT: An Evidence Gap

Do polygraph disclosure patterns differ between internet-only and contact sexual offenders in UK PCSOT? This research brief maps what is known and…

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April 16, 2026

Polygraph Disclosures and Treatment Planning in UK PCSOT

Research review of how polygraph-obtained disclosures contribute to treatment planning and case management in UK post-conviction sex-offender supervision.

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April 16, 2026

Countermeasures in UK Field Polygraph Practice

A research brief examining what UK field data exists on polygraph countermeasures, where gaps remain, and what would strengthen the evidence base.

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April 16, 2026

Can You Beat a Polygraph? Myths, Evidence, Research

Can polygraphs be defeated? We examine what peer-reviewed research actually says about countermeasures — and why truthful examinees should never try them.

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April 16, 2026

What Is a Polygraph Test? A Step-by-Step Guide

Understand what a legitimate polygraph examination involves, from pre-test interview to final report, and learn how to spot red flags of poor…

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April 16, 2026

Can a Polygraph Be Wrong? Accuracy, Errors & Limits

Polygraph testing is probabilistic, not infallible. Learn about accuracy rates, types of error, common myths, and what to do if you dispute…

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April 15, 2026

Research summary: Nelson (2015), Scientific Basis for Polygraph Testing

A detailed reading of Raymond Nelson's 2015 Polygraph 44(1) 28–61 review of the scientific basis for comparison-question polygraph testing — diagnostic and…

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