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2023-09-01 11:03:52 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: AC16EE5359F7BFFC774515ADB847D28CE8D96B693D5FB7D7BB4F40DE25A48398
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Original Note:
Putin has not introduced forced chemical castration for pedophiles. It was proposed in 2011 by Putin’s predecessor Dmitry Medvedev, who stated the procedure would be voluntary. The LDPR, a minor Russian political party opposed to Putin, proposed it again in 2023. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13348779 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12213513/amp/Russia-considers-forced-chemical-castration-paedophiles.html
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