"THE PRESS"

Christchurch, New Zealand.

Friday, October 9, 200.

Page 4.

Letters to the Editor

A City Possessed

Sir - Anyone reading A City Possessed, Lynley Hood's impeccably researched study of the Peter Ellis case (book review, November 3), must ponder on whether the city had not fallen into Alice in Wonderland's otherworld.

That all this was taking place in the 20th and not the 15th century, must be greeted with utter bewilderment. There is no doubt that the book will be required reading both here and internationally in academic circles.

But will the book only remain of academic interest and command no further response from us? Where are those who participated in this travesty of justice? Any further decisions at this stage are political.

But what about "natural justice"? In keeping with these politically correct times is there no spokesperson from the five estates who is prepared to stand up and say, "Sorry, Mr Ellis, we got it wrong."

So Christchurch, how about somebody demanding that this matter is not yet finished?

JOHN BLUMSKY

November 6, 2001