![]() His brilliance was put into practice at Bletchley Park during the Second World War where he was pivotal to breaking the ‘Enigma’ code, helping to end the war and save thousands of lives. Justice Secretary Chris Grayling said:ĭr Alan Turing was an exceptional man with a brilliant mind. The pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy will come into effect today helping to clear the name of a man who has often been described as the ‘father of modern computing’. ![]() There has been a long campaign to clear Dr Turing’s name, including a well-supported e-petition and Private Member’s Bill along with support from leading scientists such as Sir Stephen Hawking, and members of the public. ![]()
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