Italy opens door to chemical castration for rapists and pedophiles – POLITICO

ROME — Italy moved on Wednesday toward legalizing chemical castration, with MPs approving the creation of a committee that could draft laws on treating violent sex offenders with androgen-blocking drugs.

The lower house of parliament in Rome passed a motion which said the treatment should be consensual, reversible and with the aim of reducing the risk of re-offending. It has committed the government to establishing the relevant committee.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing administration is attempting to look tough on law and order. Since it came to power in 2022, her government has introduced legislation establishing dozens of new crimes and increased penalties.