this is one hell of an apology. down to the very last line:
So on behalf of the British government, and all those who live freely thanks to Alan’s work I am very proud to say: we’re sorry, you deserved so much better.
mind you, given Turing's accomplishments1, no apology could truly make good after what was done to him.
I just can't help thinking: that man deserves his revenge… and we deserve to die.