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Chemical castration is being rolled out across more UK jails to keep 'dangerous' predators 'under control'
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The use of chemical castration in UK jails is a controversial topic, with proponents arguing it can help reduce the risk of reoffending among certain types of offenders. The treatment, which aims to lower an individual's sex drive, has been used in some UK prisons as part of efforts to manage and rehabilitate prisoners who have committed sexual offences. The rollout of the scheme to more jails suggests a continued commitment to exploring alternative approaches to managing prisoner behaviour.
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Chemical castration is being rolled out across more UK jails to keep 'dangerous' predators 'under control'
On Saturday, David Lammy insisted that the hardline punishment for criminals was not being phased out, amongst fears that the scheme had been dropped.
18 Jul, 21:31