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Convicted child molester Peter Ellis
has won a partial victory with his petition to the Governor-General, although
his request for a pardon has gone unanswered. Justice Minister Tony Ryall said yesterday that Governor-General Sir Michael Hardie Boys would not consider Ellis' petition for a free
pardon but had agreed to widen the terms on which his case could be referred
to the Court of Appeal. The news was welcomed by Ellis'
supporters and legal team, who see it as an important step toward his
freedom. Ellis' mother, Lesley, said she and
her son were thrilled with the decision. They had not expected the pardon
would be granted but were happy the appeal grounds had been widened. "This is the best we could
have hoped for," Mrs Ellis said. |
