President signs off on castration law
Polish President Lech Kaczynski has signed into law the compulsory chemical castration of some sex offenders.
The practice has been tried in other countries, but usually on a voluntary basis.
According to its politicians, Poland now has the severest legislation towards paedophiles in Europe.
Under the law adults convicted of raping a child under the age of 15 or committing incest will be forced upon release to take drugs to reduce their libido.
The practice is commonly referred to as chemical castration.
The Polish law was drafted following a high profile case last year, in which a 45-year-old man repeatedly raped his daughter and fathered two children by her.
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Seems fair.
Poland castration law takes effect
16:49 GMT, Tuesday, 8 June 2010 17:49 UK
https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2010/06/310.jpg Parliamentarians passed the legislation last September
A Polish law that can force some rapists and paedophiles to undergo chemical castration has come into effect.
The legislation, passed by Polish MPs last September, applies to men who rape children or immediate family members.
The procedure has been tried elsewhere, but usually on a voluntary basis.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk proposed the measures after a series of high-profile paedophilia cases last year.
Under the law, prisoners would be forced on their release to take drugs to reduce their sex drive, but courts are required to consider the opinions of psychiatrists before ordering it.
According to Polish politicians, the country now has the toughest legislation towards paedophiles in Europe.
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