To give a statutory pardon to Alan Mathison Turing for offences under section 11of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885 of which he was convicted on 31 March 1952.
House of Lords
30 April 2013
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The Alan Turing (Statutory Pardon) Bill would create a law-based pardon for Alan Mathison Turing for his 1952 conviction under the old anti-homosexuality law. Even though Turing has long since died, the bill would formally clear his name in law and acknowledge his contributions, treating the past conviction as if it did not have legal effect.
The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Lords. Its first reading occurred on 25 July 2012. No further stages are listed in the provided information.
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25 Jul 2012
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