Telegraph: Poland is to become the first EU country to impose chemical castration on convicted paedophiles.
Legislation is being pushed through the country’s parliament to make the procedure compulsory for all sex criminals who pose a risk to others. The method involves giving convicted paedophiles drugs which take away their sexual urges. Calls for the introduction of chemical castration have arisen following a recent incest case that shocked the country.
In a story reminiscent of that of Josef Fritzl, a 45-year-old man was arrested in Poland a fortnight ago accused of fathering two children by his young daughter.
Polish prime minister Donald Tusk unveiled the legislation after being angered by the revelations. It is hoped that judges will soon have the right to order the procedure.
But European civil liberties groups have condemned the plans, saying that they violate human rights. However the prime minister has received overwhelming public support for his decision and his popularity has rocketed in opinion polls.
Defending his decision, Mr Tusk said: “I don’t think you can call such individuals – such creatures – human beings. I don’t think you can talk about human rights in such a case.”
Polish citizens could challenge the move in the European Court of Human Rights but this seems unlikely owing to the widespread praise for the legislation.
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