Editing John Gurney (section)

{{Villain_Infobox
|Image = John Gurney 2.jpg
|fullname = Sir John Gurney KC
|occupation = Barrister <br> Judge
|origin = London
|crimes = [[Murder]] <br> Unlawful execution <br> [[Homophobia|Anti-sodomy]]
|type of villain = Corrupt Law Official
}}
'''Sir John Gurney KC''' (February 14 1768 - March 1 1845) was a British judge noted for his harshness and independence. He is particularly remembered for being the last British judge to ever sentence capital punishment for sodomy (gay sex). After several noted cases during the early 19th century, he was knighted and made a Baron of the Exchequer on 13 February 1832, only to step down in 1845 and then die.