Convictions for consensual gay sex with over16s treated as spent

We will change the law so that historical convictions for consensual gay sex with over-16s will be treated as spent and will not show up on criminal records checks.

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Convictions for consensual gay sex with over16s treated as spent
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Full review of sentencing policy
Fundamental review of Legal Aid
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