Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 57203

Sexual Offences: Medical Treatments

Tabled: 4 June 2025
Answered: 13 June 2025

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will set a timeline for the introduction of mandatory chemical suppressants for sex offenders.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin
As set out by the Lord Chancellor’s oral statement on 22 May 2025, it is vital that people convicted of sexual offences are robustly managed to ensure the public are protected to the fullest degree.We are committed to increasing the use of medication to m...
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