Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 16713
Counter-terrorism: Lie Detectors
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Question
Rupert Lowe
Restore Britain — Great Yarmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of polygraph testing as a tool for assessing and managing the risk posed by terrorist-connected offenders.
Answer
Jake RichardsFollowing release from prison, terrorist and terrorist-connected offenders are subject to robust risk management arrangements and stringent licence conditions which can include electronic monitoring, residence in Approved Premises and, where eligible, pol...
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