The Christchurch Civic Creche Case
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	The Press March 12 1998 Ellis puts case for parole Convicted Christchurch child molester Peter Ellis is making a bid for an early release. He is due to appear before a parole board today to seek release from Paparua Prison, having served nearly half of his 10-year sentence. In December Ellis filed a petition with the Governor-General, Sir Michael Hardie Boys, for a pardon through his lawyer, Judith Ablett-Kerr. The petition may take up to three months to process.