Justice Secretary David Lammy said the trial in south-west England had been 'positive' and the controversial medication limits 'problematic sexual arousal' A UK trial involving the chemical castration of prisoners has shown 'positive' results

Chemical castration for sex offenders is set to be rolled out across northern England, Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced. Mr Lammy informed MPs that a pilot scheme in south-west England had shown "positive" results. ‌

The contentious treatment works to suppress "problematic sexual arousal", he explained, helping to control offenders who might pose a danger to the public outside of prison . ‌

Mr Lammy stated: "These drugs restrain sexual urges and offenders who could pose a risk to the public. They're delivered alongside ps

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