Chemical castration Flashcards
What is the other name of this policy?
Neurochemical intervention
What type of theories inform the policy?
Biological theories
What is used for this policy?
Drugs
What did the drugs do?
Lowered production of hormones in the testicles
What does the policy stop?
The urge to commit sexual crimes
What country uses this policy?
Pakistan
What theory informed this policy and why?
XYY theory, believe crime is caused by testosterone
Genetic theories, if they have no testosterone they won’t pro-create and thus won’t make further criminals
How did Pakistan use the drugs?
On convicted offenders in response to rape crimes
What are the strengths of the policy?
It was successful in lowering hormones ( does what it says).
It enables victims to feel a sense of revenge or justice.
It stops future offences as they have no urge.
What are the weaknesses of this policy?
It’s unethical due to side effects.
Mental and physical affects (depression) can lead to aggression and so other crimes.
Some offenders use objects instead so wouldn’t be stopped.
It ignores any possibility of reform.
