Young Fine Gael call to pardon those convicted of homosexuality

Young Fine Gael (YFG) is calling for a pardon and full State apology for those convicted of homosexual acts in this country.

Although homosexuality was legalised in 1993, the youth wing of the main government party has pointed out that many people still carry convictions on their records for what was previously considered a crime.

It has launched a petition calling on Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan to establish a scheme to officially call for a pardon for those who were convicted of the abolished offence of homosexuality.