<![CDATA[ABSTRAKKekerasan seksual terhadap anak adalah ancaman serius yang berdampak pada kehidupan anak dan keamanan masyarakat. Pemerintah Indonesia telah mengambil langkah serius dengan menetapkan sanksi pidana berat, termasuk kebiri kimia, untuk memerangi kejahatan ini. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan yuridis normatif dengan menganalisis bahan hukum dan teori terkait kebiri kimia terhadap pelaku kekerasan seksual anak, dengan tujuan memahami penerapan sanksi ini demi kepentingan terbaik anak. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kekerasan seksual anak memerlukan respons hukum yang tegas, termasuk sanksi tambahan seperti kebiri kimia. Namun, efektivitas sanksi ini masih diperdebatkan terkait pencegahan kekerasan seksual berulang. Prosedur pelaksanaan kebiri kimia melibatkan evaluasi klinis dan rehabilitasi setelah pelaku menyelesaikan pidana. Meskipun diatur sebagai respons hukum, implementasi kebiri kimia memerlukan pertimbangan medis, sosial, dan hukum yang matang. Tujuan utamanya adalah mencegah kekerasan seksual berulang dan memberikan efek jera. Diperlukan langkah-langkah preventif kuat serta dukungan medis dan psikologis untuk melindungi anak-anak dari kekerasan seksual. ABSTRACTChild sexual abuse is a serious threat that impacts the lives of children and the security of society. The Indonesian government has taken serious steps by imposing severe criminal sanctions, including chemical castration, to combat this crime. The research uses a normative juridical approach by analyzing legal materials and theories related to chemical castration against perpetrators of child sexual abuse, with the aim of understanding the application of this sanction in the best interests of children. The research shows that child sexual abuse requires a firm legal response, including additional sanctions such as chemical castration. However, the effectiveness of this sanction is still debated in relation to preventing repeat sexual violence. The procedure for implementing chemical castration involves clinical evaluation and rehabilitation after the offender has completed the sentence. Although regulated as a legal response, the implementation of chemical castration requires careful medical, social and legal considerations. The ultimate goal is to prevent repeat sexual violence and provide a deterrent effect. Strong preventive measures and medical and psychological support are needed to protect children from sexual violence.]]>
