Gay men who have carried historic convictions for homosexual acts for more than 30 years will soon get the opportunity to be pardoned by the Government.

They could also get an official apology from Parliament if all parties agreed to it, Justice Minister Amy Adams said today.

In a significant victory for campaigners, the move will allow nearly 200 people convicted before homosexual law reform in 1986 to have their crimes erased. It will not be an automatic or blanket pardon. Instead, the Government will consider pardons on a case-by-case basis. Affected people will not be able to claim compensation. Read more via NZ Herald