The Christchurch Civic Creche Case

News Reports Index

1999 Jan-June



Waikato Times
February 26 1999

Ellis decision near

A decision from the Governor-General on a pardon for convicted paedophile Peter Ellis is likely before the Court of Appeal hears his case in May. Justice Minister Tony Ryall said yesterday he was still considering a petition seeking a pardon for Ellis, but expected to provide formal advice to the Governor-General before Ellis' appeal, set down for May 31. Ellis, 40, is serving a 10-year sentence on charges of abusing children.