Hundreds more sex offenders will be given access to chemical suppressant medication under an expanded Ministry of Justice pilot aimed at cutting reoffending and protecting the public. The scheme, initially piloted in four prisons in the South West, will now extend to the North West and North East of England, covering around 20 prisons in total. The expansion means approximately 6,400 offenders will be eligible for medication alongside psychological treatment. How the medication worksThe drugs include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which reduce intrusive sexual thoughts, and anti-androgens, which lower testosterone and suppress libido. Deputy Prime Minister’s commentsDeputy Prime Minister David Lammy said: