HISTORIC WIN

The measure follows Britain’s so-called “Turing Law” approved in October, which offered pardons to thousands of men convicted of homosexuality before its decriminalisation in 1967

The legislation was named after World War II hero Alan Turing, who was prosecuted under the law in 1952 and forced to undergo chemical castration treatment. He committed suicide two years later at the age of 41

Article 175 destroyed careers and ruined lives. The few victims who are still alive today deserve to finally have justice — Heiko Maas, Justice minister