This is still under investigation, so the full story is as yet unclear and not all the pieces have been verified.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/dutch-castration-scandal-how-journalists-broke-the-story
More: “…the man accused of abusing Mr. Heithuis was investigated but not prosecuted. He was transferred to Nova Scotia, where he started a home for boys.”
“Minutes of meetings held in the 1950s show that inspectors were present when castrations were discussed. The documents also reveal that the Catholic staff did not think parents needed to be involved.” The Telegraph
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