Going to Court? Book Your Free First Appointment

Chemical Castration: A Controversial Legal Measure

Picture this: a convicted offender, released to home detention on conditions including – to undergo chemicals that suppress their libido.

This is Troy James Power’s reality in South Australia.

Known as chemical castration, this treatment administers hormones to reduce testosterone production, leading to a decreased sex drive.

However, does this lower the chances of re-offending?

The jury’s still out on that one.

In New South Wales, it’s usually voluntary, but high-risk offenders may not have a choice.

Breaching a condition of a court order is a sure way of being resentenced.

What Our Clients Say SEE ALL

  • ★★★★★

    Delivered impressive results in the courtroom

    I really want to thank Mariecar for the amazing work was done on my case.…

  • ★★★★★

    Extremely responsive and easy to talk to

    Dealt with the case very effectively and professionally, Tandy was handling my case and was…

  • ★★★★★

    Coming out of court with everything dropped in my favour

    Ms Anoya who was my solicitor, I believed I had no chance at winning my…

  • ★★★★★

    She helped guide me with all the legal requirements and made it easy ensuring I didn’t feel overwhelmed

    I cannot thank Mariecar Capili enough. Having never had any issues with the law in…

Going to Court? Call For Your Free First Appointment

Main Menu

Follow Us

Ask Our AI Assistant

Disclaimer: Response is AI generated general advice only and should not be relied upon without consulting a lawyer.

Saved Articles & Pages

APPOINTMENT BOOKING FORM

Preferred date for conference
Briefly describe your situation:
Do you have a court date?

Your Review & Rating * mandatory fields

Review Text *
Rating (optional)