“Chemical castration” is a misnomer, as the process leaves the testes intact, can be reversed and does not prevent a man from reproducing. He told CBS 42 that some people have told him that mandated chemical castration is inhumane. Lawyers should also consult with doctors about which offenders could benefit from chemical castration, Berlin said. Laws requiring chemical castration have also come up against questions of constitutionality. Similar laws passed in other states to require chemical castration are rarely used, Marshall said.

Source: Washington Post June 11, 2019 11:44 UTC