Overview

This bill grants pardons to individuals convicted of certain offences during the 1984-85 miners' strike in the UK. It aims to retrospectively forgive those involved in the strike who were convicted of specific crimes, providing these crimes were linked to their participation in the strike.

Description

The bill pardons qualifying individuals convicted of specific offences committed between March 12, 1984, and March 3, 1985. These offences include breach of the peace, bail violations, offences under section 51(3) of the Police Act 1964, and theft.

Qualifying Individuals

A "qualifying individual" is defined as a miner, or someone in the same household as a miner (including parents, children, and siblings), at the time of the offence.

Conditions for Pardon

The pardon is granted if the offence was related to the miners' strike. There are three conditions. Condition A applies if the act was in support of or opposition to the strike, or ancillary to such activity. Condition B applies if the act was a response to an act meeting Condition A. Condition C applies if the theft occurred due to economic hardship from the strike.

Limitations

The bill doesn't erase convictions or sentences. It doesn't create new rights or liabilities, and it doesn't affect the Royal Prerogative of Mercy.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant impact on government spending. The pardons are symbolic and do not involve financial compensation or the overturning of any existing sentences.

Groups Affected

The bill directly affects individuals convicted of specific offences during the 1984-85 miners' strike who meet the criteria set forth. This includes miners themselves, and their family members. The bill may also have symbolic impact on communities affected by the strike.

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