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Thailand on verge of using voluntary chemical castration for sex offenders
Thailand is close to introducing chemical castration as a means of tackling sex crime.
Thu Jul 14 2022
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Fri Nov 19 2021
![Proposal to introduce chemical castration to be considered Proposal to introduce chemical castration to be considered](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71439362702_azizahmohddun.jpg)
Proposal to introduce chemical castration to be considered
The government is open to suggestions and opinions to ensure issues concerning women and children are tackled positively.
Thu Oct 20 2016
![Joko Widodo defends chemical castration for paedophiles Joko Widodo defends chemical castration for paedophiles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61464262679_jokowi.jpg)
Joko Widodo defends chemical castration for paedophiles
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has defended the introduction of chemical castration for paedophiles, saying there can be "no compromise" when it comes to tackling sex crimes.
Wed Oct 19 2016
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Youth Parliament calls for chemical castration against pedophiles
A Youth Parliament member today proposed chemical castration as the capital punishment for child sex offenders or pedophiles in the country.
Wed Aug 10 2016
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Opinion split on death, chemical castration for paedophiles
New punishments for child sex offenders sparked a national debate in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Fri May 27 2016
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Indonesia introduces death, chemical castration for paedophiles
Indonesia's Joko Widodo approved tough new punishments for child sex offenders, including a maximum penalty of death and chemical castration.
Thu May 26 2016