Comment on The UK government is considering mandatory chemical castration for sex offenders – it’s an ethical and legal minefield

PrettyFlyForAFatGuy@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

• stray@pawb.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

  I think it’s fine as an option for people with serious conditions beyond their control, like pedophilia, provided that the scientific community agrees it’s a helpful treatment option. Other than that, I don’t see how it could be helpful.

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  • ohulancutash@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

    No medical professional worth a damn would ever advocate this. Indeed it’s a violation of the Hippocratic oath.

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