Pedro Castillo will formalize a proposal for chemical castration to rapists in the coming days

President Pedro Castillo mentioned today that his government will impose a “heavy hand” against those who sexually assault children, adolescents and women in Peru and demanded the maximum sanction against rapists, such as the case of the three-year-old girl who was the victim of rape by the 'Chiclayo Monster'. He assured that public policies for the prevention and eradication of violence are being implemented across the board and against child sexual abuse.

“We have been working for nine months to solve these great problems that our country has. A heavy hand and more severe measures against the depraved and degenerated who destroy the lives of innocent families, children and young people. I call on the Judiciary and the Public Prosecutor's Office to speed up convictions in this type of case,” said the president.

He added that his government is considering chemical castration as one of the “drastic measures against rapists of minors, adolescents and women. This proposal will be formalized in the coming days and we hope that Congress will support it and that they will not turn their backs on a popular clamor.”

“As a government we have an enormous responsibility to protect the lives of Peruvians. That life that is above any political interest or calculation. It is our duty to do so with a sense of urgency and determination. There is no room for inaction here, life is above all else,” said Castillo Terrones.

He also indicated that he “will continue to work honestly for Peru” and continue to meet the demands of the people, in addition to building the 'bridges' to dialogue with civil society to achieve the governance that the country needs to succeed.

CHEMICAL CASTRATION

Since the announcement by the Peruvian government to propose chemical castration for rapists of minors, adolescents and women, several specialists have come to the forefront of indicate that this type of measure will not solve the serious problem that Peru is experiencing with regard to this type of crime.

The Ombudsman's Office stated that this proposal is' inefficient 'as a preventive method against crimes against sexual freedom. “We already have the maximum penalties in Peru (...). We have life imprisonment as a penalty. Has this deterred the aggressors? Has this helped to reduce violence against children and adolescents?” , said the deputy counsel for children and adolescents of the Ombudsman's Office, Matilde Cobeña.

Former Minister of Health Alberto Tejada, for his part, indicated that in order to implement this measure, a drug must be permanently applied, either on a monthly basis, quarterly or semi-annually, thus reducing testosterone levels in the individual, in this case in the aggressor. “It's as if a person is diabetic and they have to be aware of giving them insulin to have their sugar under control,” he said.

“Therefore, we would be subject to continuous and indeterminate use of the drug. In addition, supervision is needed for this to be effective. This is why it has not been viable for a long time, apart from constitutional principles,” he added.

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