Overview

This bill grants a statutory pardon to Alan Turing for his 1952 conviction under section 11 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885 (gross indecency between men). The pardon is specifically for the offences for which he was convicted, doesn't affect any other convictions or sentences, and doesn't impact the royal prerogative of mercy.

Description

The Alan Turing (Statutory Pardon) Bill aims to formally pardon Alan Turing for his conviction on March 31, 1952, for "gross indecency" under the 1885 act. The bill explicitly states that this pardon applies only to the offences for which he was convicted in 1952.

Key aspects:

• Statutory Pardon: This is a formal pardon enacted by Parliament, not a simple royal pardon.
• Specific Offences: The pardon covers only the specific offences from the 1952 conviction.
• No other legal implications: The pardon doesn't affect any other convictions, sentences, rights, entitlements or liabilities. It also doesn't impact the monarch's power to pardon.
• Geographic Scope: The act applies to England and Wales only.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have any significant impact on government spending. The cost of enacting and administering the pardon is likely to be minimal.

Groups Affected

The primary group affected is Alan Turing's family and those interested in his legacy. The bill offers a symbolic acknowledgement of the injustice he faced, which could impact how his conviction is viewed historically. There are no other groups expected to be directly impacted by this legislation.

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