UK to castrate pedophiles, sex criminals

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is considering making chemical castration mandatory for paedophiles and rapists in the UK. The plan aims to reduce reoffending by up to 60% using drugs that suppress sexual urges. A current small pilot program will be expanded to 20 prisons, with a potential nationwide rollout. Mahmood is also exploring its use on offenders with suspended sentences. The move, backed by The Sun’s “Keep Our Kids Safe” campaign, marks a tougher stance on sex offenders compared to softer past approaches.