Coercion, Incarceration, and Chemical Castration: An Argument From Autonomy
Published in Journal of Bioethical Inquiry
In several jurisdictions, sex offenders may be offered chemical castration as an alternative to further incarceration. In some, agreement to chemical castration may be made a formal condition of parole or release. In others, refusal to undergo chemical castration can increase the likelihood of further incarceration though no formal link is made bet...