Castración Química en el Ecuador.

Abstract

This research paper focuses on the legal analysis of chemical castration and its potential implementation within the Ecuadorian criminal justice system. Starting from a critical perspective and fully grounded in respect for human rights, it is important to distinguish between chemical and surgical castration, highlighting that the former is a reversible medical procedure that reduces hormone levels, specifically testosterone, with the intention of inhibiting sexual desire, while the latter is a physical and irreversible procedure that involves mutilation. The legal, ethical, and social implications that lead to the introduction of this measure as a criminal sanction are considered, taking into account the challenges posed by the constitutional and legal context of Ecuador. The research also focuses on the application of chemical castration in the legislation of other countries and how it has been applied, or if not yet approved, how it is planned to be applied in various countries, with the goal of establishing a basis for how Ecuador could implement this method. Finally, the feasibility and legal justification of this technique as an alternative for preventing sexual crimes are evaluated, with a focus on protecting both society and the fundamental rights of the accused.