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THE IMPLICATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND EMPLOYMENT

01 January 1991

THE IMPLICATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND EMPLOYMENT
OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE POLYGRAPH: TOGETHER WITH THE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
refdoc July=1991

BOOKS/PAMPHLETS User Ref = P57199
House of Commons Employment Committee
HMSO, Feb 1985 xipp (Cttee 3rd Report: Session 1984-85)
(98) RP57199A

Distinguishes three different uses of the polygraph:
investigation of specific incidents and crimes; assessment
of the general honesty and reliability of individuals; and
in the field of national security. Suggests that it may
play a useful part in specific investigations, but expresses
concern at its use in the general employment field,
considering it undesirable and unreliable. Recommends that
the Government keep this use under review, introducing a
licensing system if necessary. Recommends that it be
evaluated for use in national security matters.

United Kingdom, United States, civil liberties, police,
lie detector, privacy

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