The Christchurch Civic Creche Case

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1995




The Evening Post
February 3 1995

Worker says Ellis treated more fairly than others

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Convicted child molester Peter Ellis's dismissal from the Christchurch Civic Child Care Centre was more humane than treatment received by other innocent staff, a former worker says.

Five former creche workers gave evidence in the Christchurch Employment Court yesterday. Thirteen creche workers are claiming unfair dismissal against the Christchurch City Council.

Witnesses giving evidence yesterday were never charged with child abuse, but all had their homes searched by police, were ...