|
|
The Christchurch
Civic Creche Case |
|
|
|
|
National leader Don Brash
is promising that Peter Ellis will get a full inquiry - if his party wins the
election. After two years'
deliberation, a Parliamentary select committee has rejected a call for a
Royal Commission of Inquiry into aspects of Peter Ellis's convictions for
sexually abusing children at the creche where he worked. Dr Brash was one of the
original backers of the call for an inquiry, and says he is surprised and
disappointed with the committee's decision. He says many New
Zealanders - including former judges, former Prime Ministers and academics -
believe a full inquiry is necessary. Many of Ellis'
supporters believe testimony from very young children was given too much
weight in the case against him. Dr Brash says he will
explore a number of options for an inquiry including a Royal Commission |
