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I am not someone who normally
doubts the soundness of convictions. David Bain, Scott Watson, David
Tamihere, John Barlow - I'm very much convinced they all did it. I even tried to think
those who get off like in the Poisoned Professor case, did it. I am not
normally a sceptic of the justice system. The Peter Ellis case is
the exception. I have read hundreds and hundreds of pages on this case and
for a long time have been appalled about almost every aspect of this case. It
is a huge dirty blot on our justice system. I was delighted when in
2003 Katherine Rich and Don Brash started a petition calling for a Royal
Commission of Inquiry into the case. I went along to the press conference. And now I am even more
delighted that Dr Brash has said that should he become Prime Minister, there
will be a full inquiry into the Ellis case. We need this inquiry - not just
for Peter Ellis, but to restore confidence to NZers in the justice system. Without a full inquiry,
the issue will remain a festering sore. |
