The government is issuing thousands of pardons for gay men convicted for consensual same-sex relationships prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK. However, George Montague - convicted in 1974 of gross indecency with a man - has said: “To accept a pardon means you accept that you were guilty. I was not guilty of anything.” and that he wanted an apology rather than a pardon. Do you think that issuing the convicted men who are still living an apology or a pardon would be more appropriate? | Daily Question

The government is issuing thousands of pardons for gay men convicted for consensual same‑sex relationships prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK. However, George Montague - convicted in 1974 of gross indecency with a man - has said: “To accept a pardon means you accept that you were guilty. I was not guilty of anything.” and that he wanted an apology rather than a pardon. Do you think that issuing the convicted men who are still living an apology or a pardon would be more appropriate? Published on 21.10.2016 → Survey conducted on 21.10.2016 on 4246 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

An apology would be more appropriate

52%

A pardon would be more appropriate

18%

Don’t know/prefer not to say

30%

An apology would be more appropriate

52%

A pardon would be more appropriate

18%

Don’t know/prefer not to say

30%