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5.—(1) Polygraph sessions must be conducted by suitably qualified polygraph operators.
(2) Polygraph sessions must be electronically recorded using audiovisual recording equipment.
(3) A polygraph session must include a pre-test interview, one or more polygraph examinations and a post-test interview.
(4) A polygraph examination must include one or more comparison questions and at least one, but not more than four, relevant questions.
(5) The polygraph operator must compile a report of each polygraph session conducted by that polygraph operator. The report must include details of all questions and answers during the polygraph examination and of the polygraph operator’s conclusions. The report must also include any disclosures made by the relevant offender during the polygraph session.
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