Convictions for Certain Sexual Offences (Apology and Exoneration) Bill 2016

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Government apologizes to people convicted under laws criminalizing consensual same-sex relationships, acknowledging prosecutions were discriminatory and violated human dignity.
People with such convictions can receive formal exoneration, recognizing these laws breached personal privacy and autonomy rights.
Bill addresses related matters but lapsed before becoming law; specific exoneration process and eligibility criteria not detailed in long title.