Domestic abuse: Lie-detector tests planned for offenders

By 2020-03-03Science & Tech
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Domestic violence offenders in England and Wales could face compulsory lie-detector tests when released from prison under proposed new laws.

Those deemed at high risk of re-offending will be given regular polygraph tests to find out if they have breached release conditions.

Measures to combat “tech abuse” and “financial abuse” are also in the long-awaited Domestic Violence Bill.

Alleged abusers will also be banned from cross-examining victims in court.

Lie-detector tests – which work by measuring changes in heart rate ... Read even more

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