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Opened4 Feb 2026
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Change the law to allow evidence gathered through the use of polygraph tests in Family Court cases.
A Polygraph test should be used as an additional tool to assist Judges in identifying the truth around allegations that are made in Court, to prevent a child losing a parent in these circumstances. Currently, family courts use a mechanism called a fact finding hearing to identify the 'facts' around the case. We feel it is essentially about who the judge believes more. On this basis this could be on a percentage as low as 51%, against not believing someone at 49%. We think judges can be heavily manipulated into believing someone based on sympathy and empathy alone.
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1Brian Mathew MP
Melksham and Devizes2Dr Andrew Murrison MP
South West Wiltshire3Wera Hobhouse MP
Bath4Sarah Gibson MP
Chippenham5Alex Baker MP
Aldershot6Joy Morrissey MP
Beaconsfield7Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth8Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar9Mr Toby Perkins MP
Chesterfield10Pam Cox MP
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