Scotland pardons gay men convicted under homophobic laws.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon attends a news conference in Berlin, Germany, September 18, 2019. (REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke)

Gay and bisexual men in Scotland prosecuted for consensual same-sex activity will receive an automatic pardon under a law which came into effect on Tuesday aiming to correct a “historic wrong” but stopped short of offering compensation.

The law will cover anyone convicted for…