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Singapore open to chemical castration for sex offenders if proven effective

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Singapore is open to considering chemical castration for sex offenders if its effectiveness in reducing crime can be proven. Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam stated that current evidence on the efficacy of such measures is inconclusive. The government is also reviewing statutory penalties for sexual offenses against children and young people in response to an increase in reported cases. AI

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Singapore open to chemical castration for sex offenders if proven effective

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · CNA ·

    Singapore ‘open’ to using chemical castration for sex offenders if proven effective

    Singapore remains open to considering chemical castration as a measure to tackle sex crimes if there is clear evidence that it is effective in reducing crime, Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam has said. However, the evidence so far was inconclusive, he said in a written parliame…

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