Simon Kirby welcomes Tory manifesto promise of pardons for historic gross indecency convictions

Simon Kirby, Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven welcomes manifesto committment to provide pardons to men who were convicted of gross indecency but where no crime would have been committed today.

THE Conservative Manifesto, makes reference to the steps taken by the Government to enhance equality in the UK with, for example, the introduction of same-sex marriage. However, many men both living and who have passed away, have convictions for acts which would today draw no penalty at all. The Manifesto states steps will be taken to provide pardons.

Simon said: ‘The World has moved on in many ways from the outdated attitudes that were reflected in the law, decades ago. I am delighted that the Conservative Party has made clear its commitment to provide pardons in this regard. If returned to Parliament, I will be wholeheartedly supporting this legislation.”