The Island's LGBTQ+ community has called the Chief Minister's apology to those convicted of homosexual activity as 'momentous'.
Howard Quayle said sorry to all those affected during this week's House of Keys sitting.
It came at the third reading of the Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Bill - which allows for individual pardons.
Isle of Pride says it brings 'another step toward a safer and more inclusive society for all.'
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