UK’s Voluntary Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders: A Controversial Solution
To address overcrowding and reoffending, the British government will implement chemical castration for sex offenders in 20 prisons, potentially mandating its use alongside psychological interventions. This measure, supported by studies showing a 60% reduction in reoffending, is part of a broader review aiming to reform the overburdened prison system. The review also recommends earlier prisoner release, sentencing reforms, increased probation funding, and enhanced community supervision. These changes, totaling £700 million in annual probation funding, aim to improve rehabilitation and prevent the collapse of the judicial system.
John Q. Hosedrinker