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, Shabana Mahmood told MPs (PA) - (PA Archive)

A total of 20 prisons are to pilot the chemical castration of sex offenders, the Justice Secretary has said.

The Government is exploring whether to enforce the chemical castration on offenders as mandatory, Shabana Mahmood told MPs, after recommendations from the independent sentencing review to explore its use further to reduce the risk of reoffending.