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Former Christchurch Civic Crèche
worker Peter Ellis will know today whether he is to be pardoned after an
eight-year battle against his convictions for child abuse. Neither Ellis, who served seven years for 13 abuse charges, nor his
supporters are confident, mainly because Justice Minister Phil Goff opted for
a narrow ministerial inquiry into interviewing techniques, rather than a full
commission of inquiry. This has meant a very
legal-oriented review by inquiry head former Chief Justice Sir Thomas
Eichelbaum, critics say. Ellis, who has twice had his case
declined by the Court of Appeal, has always maintained his innocence. |
