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One News
September 18, 2003
Another Ellis Inquiry?
A parliamentary select committee will conduct an
initial inquiry into whether the way the Christchurch Civic Creche case was
conducted raises enough concerns to merit a Royal Commission of Inquiry.
Peter Ellis, a former worker at the creche, was found guilty of offences
against seven children in 1993. After considering a petition calling for a
Royal Commission, the Justice and Electoral committee will hear submissions
from the principal petitioners and the Ministry of Justice.
It will deliver recommendations to parliament as to whether a requirement to
change police investigative techniques, or criminal justice processes,
warrants a fuller inquiry.
But the committee says it will not rehear the case, nor inquire into Ellis'
guilt or innocence.
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