31 h. ago Scottish Government 'considering' chemical castration of sex offenders

The report recommends a range of measures to try and reduce the prison population.

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42 h. ago Experts ‘would refuse to take part’ in mandatory castration for sex offenders

Leading figures say compulsory program is ‘ethically unsound’ and would be challenged in courtsExplainer: What are the ‘radical’ proposed reforms to UK criminal sentencing?Leading experts on the use of chemical castration for managing sexual offenders have said they would refuse to be part of any programme in the UK that makes the intervention compulsory.Shabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, confirmed in the Commons on Thursday that she was examining whether she could force offenders, including paedophiles, to take pills or injections to suppress “problematic sexual arousal”. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Chemical castration of sex offenders in regional pilot had ‘some success’ – POA

The Government has accepted a proposal in the independent sentencing review to explore further use of medication.

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47 h. ago Watch: Justice secretary update on prisons review as chemical castration considered for sex offenders

The justice secretary has said that many sentencing reforms aimed at easing prison overcrowding have been accepted by the government, including chemical castration for sex offenders.

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48 h. ago Chemical castration for paedophiles and other sex offenders will be piloted in 20 prisons and could be made mandatory, Justice Secretary announces

Shabana Mahmood announced the move in the Commons after a sentencing review found the measure was 'worthwhile' as a way to reduce reoffending.

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48 h. ago Watch live: Justice secretary update on prisons review as chemical castration considered for sex offenders

Watch live as the justice secretary delivers an update on UK prisons reform, in what is the biggest shakeup of sentencing in more than 30 years, in Parliament on Thursday (22 May).

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49 h. ago Chemical castration of sex offenders to be piloted in 20 prisons, says Mahmood

The Government is exploring whether to enforce the chemical castration on offenders as mandatory, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood told MPs.

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49 h. ago What is chemical castration? Lord Chancellor considers procedure for serious sex offenders

Could chemical castration help ease overcrowding in UK prisons? What does it really entail?

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51 h. ago Chemical castration of sex offenders ‘worthwhile’ exploring – review chairman

The review led by former justice secretary David Gauke recommended reforms to overhaul the prisons system.

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51 h. ago Exactly how chemical castration works and who would be forced to do it

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is exploring plans to make chemical castration mandatory for paedophiles and rapists under plans to curb sex offenders' vile urges

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51 h. ago Do you think sex offenders should be castrated? Take our poll and have your say

The government is exploring chemical castration as a way to curb sexual offending, with Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood pushing for it to become mandatory for some offenders. Do you think such drastic action is the answer?

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51 h. ago Mandatory chemical castration 'considered' for paedophiles and rapists in UK

A voluntary scheme will see sex offenders chemically castrated in two regions in England, covering 20 prisons, as a first step to rolling out a potential mandatory programme nationwide

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52 h. ago What does the sentencing review mean for prisons as chemical castration considered for sex offenders

Former Tory justice secretary David Gauke has called for overhaul of justice system in major sentencing review

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52 h. ago UK politics live: Chemical castration considered for sex offenders as review reveals prison capacity crisis

An independent review has recommended that prisoners be released for good behaviour and shorter sentences of less than 12 months to be scrapped

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52 h. ago Sex offenders could face mandatory chemical castration as blueprint to ease jails crisis unveiled

Voluntary chemical castration to suppress the sexual drive of sex offenders will also be rolled out to prisons across England

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53 h. ago Paedophiles to be 'castrated' in Government's new prison plan that could be mandatory

Sex offenders could be forced to undergo chemical castration in a bid to curb their sexual urges and prevent reoffending, under plans being considered by ministers

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53 h. ago Paedophiles, rapists and sex offenders could face chemical castration in 20 prisons

It's reported the Justice Secretary is considering the move

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54 h. ago Worst sex offenders could face mandatory chemical castration as blueprint to ease jails crisis unveiled

Voluntary chemical castration to suppress the sexual drive of sex offenders will be rolled out to prisons across England

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61 h. ago Shabana Mahmood considers chemical castration for serious sex offenders

Justice secretary expected to back radical sentencing reforms, including use of libido-suppressing drugs in England and WalesShabana Mahmood, the lord chancellor, is considering mandatory chemical castration for the most serious sex offenders, according to government sources.The minister’s department is planning to expand a pilot to 20 regions as part of a package of “radical” measures to free thousands of prisoners and ease prison overcrowding in England and Wales.Ensure custodial sentences under 12 months are only used in exceptional circumstances.Extend suspended sentences to up to three years and encourage greater use of deferred sentences for low-risk offenders.Give courts greater flexibility to use fines and ancillary orders like travel, driving and football bans.Allow probation officers to adjust the level of supervision based on risk and compliance with licence conditions.Expand specialist domestic abuse courts to improve support for victims.Expand tagging for all perpetrato...

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