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The Justice Minister Phil Goff commented today on the Peter
Ellis case. "The Governor General sought my formal advice last year on
an application for a pardon and a Royal Commission of Inquiry on behalf of Mr
Ellis. "It is not appropriate at this point for a member of the
Executive to consider advising the Governor General to grant a pardon when
the court of Appeal has twice concluded there has been no miscarriage of
justice. "The Court of Appeal did, however, in its last judgement
note there were issues that might be more appropriately considered by a
Commission of Inquiry. "I have read the Thorp Report and Court of Appeal decision
on the Ellis case. "Some elements of the case are of concern to me. "I have asked the Ministry of Justice to consider the application
and the comments of the Court of Appeal and to provide advice on what kind of
inquiry is appropriate. "I am awaiting that advice," Mr Goff concluded. ENDS Contact: Paul
Goldsmith 04 471 9794 025 477 982 Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand Telephone (04) 471
9953, Facsimile (04) 472 2376 |
