Chemical castration or paedophiles and other sex offenders will be piloted in 20 prisons, the Justice Secretary revealed today.
Shabana Mahmood announced the move in the Commons after a sentencing review found the measure was 'worthwhile' as a way to reduce reoffending.
Chemical castration is voluntary in Germany, France, Sweden and Denmark, and some sex offenders actively seek it out.
The process, currently being piloted in south-west England, includes taking two drugs, one to limit sexual thoughts and the other to reduce testosterone and limit libido.
In a statement to the Commons this morning, Ms Mahmood said: 'The review has recommended we continue a pilot of so-called medication to manage problematic sexual arousal.
