Police in France (file photo) Debate is underway in France over the possibility of forcing male sex offenders to be chemically castrated. Prime Minister François Fillon has confirmed the government is considering such a move. The possibility has been met with both approval and opposition from French politicians. The ruling UMP 's spokesman had already asked for the measures, and they were also sought by Justice Minister Michele Alliot-Marie , although she wanted castration to remain voluntary despite tougher laws surrounding it. However, socialist opposition spokesman Benoît Hamon described forced castration as a "deplorable" and "indecent" scheme that might breach international legislation.
Police in France (file photo) Debate is underway in France over the possibility of forcing male sex offenders to be chemically castrated. Prime Minister has confirmed the government is considering such a move. The possibility has been met with both approval and opposition from French politicians. The ruling 's spokesman had already asked for the measures, and they were also sought by Justice Minister , although she wanted castration to remain voluntary despite tougher laws surrounding it. However, socialist opposition spokesman Benoît Hamon described forced castration as a "deplorable" and "indecent" scheme that might breach international legislation.
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