Louisiana announces progress in reform that will allow castration in convicts

Louisiana could allow castration in convicts

Bill accepted into law this Monday

What are they seeking to achieve?

WILL THE CONTROVERSIAL LAW BE ACCEPTED? The Louisiana state legislature approved a controversial bill this Monday.

This bill would allow judges to order surgical castration as part of the sentence for individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses.

The measure would give judges the option to sentence someone to surgical castration after being convicted of certain aggravated sexual offenses.

Including rape, incest, and sexual abuse against a child under 13 years old, confirmed the EFE agency.

LOUISIANA APPROVED BILL INTO LAW FOR CASTRATION IN CONVICTS

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Senate Bill 371, approved last May by the Senate, passed a round of amendments.

And it now heads to the desk of Louisiana Governor, Republican Jeff Landry, for consideration.

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Judges in this state already have discretion to order chemical castration, which is less invasive, as a sentencing option for aggravated sexual offenses.

A measure that was recently ordered in the case of a man convicted of raping three minors.

What did the authorities report about it?

The bill for surgical castration, introduced by Democratic Senator Regina Barrow, received overwhelming support from Republican lawmakers.

Barrow said those crimes against children are unforgivable.

«There is no exception, I cannot think of any reason why anyone would try to offer terms to validate why they have assaulted a child, a baby,» the senator stated, according to information cited by Louisiana Radio Network.

In its passage through the Louisiana House, Representative Delisha Boyd said many convicted offenders are repeat offenders.

Will the castration of convicts become a reality?

Boyd cited recent news reports about a 51-year-old man from Baton Rouge arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl.

They accused a person in 2007 for a charge of aggravated rape of a 5-year-old child.

If Governor Landry signs the bill, it will take effect as soon as August 1, detailed the EFE agency.

But it is not the only law being enacted, but also about abortion pills reported as dangerous, being the first state to seek penalties.

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