welcome piece of news concerning the issue's subject, Dr Alan Turing.
In December 2013, the wartime cryptanalyst and computer science
pioneer was granted a Royal Pardon from his conviction of gross
indecency.
the time) became known publicly. The consequences following his
conviction were primitive, and it is widely believed that his treatment
led to his emotional collapse and suicide. The government has
previously declared regret for the way in which Turing was treated,
with Gordon Brown apologising in 2009. However, this latest action
goes much further and officially repeals Turing's conviction. This
follows a long campaign from scientists including Stephen Hawking,
and a petition to government with over 37,000 signatories.
work took years off the Second World War, potentially saving millions
of lives, has seemed irreparably unjust to many. Action like this can
only be a gesture, but it aptly demonstrates the country's remorse
and gratitude to an extraordinary man, without whom modern society
would have been very different.
RE: My LIFE AT BLETCHLEy - Henry Clifton's recollections of life at Bletchley Park after
the war were fascinating, particularly his description of security (or lack thereof) at the
base.
It is incredible to think that back then you didn't require any form of identification
to enter such a facility. One can only imagine what hoops you would have to jump
through to gain access to such a facility today.
CyberTalkUK, 05/08/13), the real question must surely not be "How did they do it?" but
"Why would they bother?"
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