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2005 Index 3 (Aug 1-9)

 




Otago Daily Times
August 8 2005

Ellis inquiry decision

Christchurch: Convicted child-care worker Peter Ellis will find out today whether there is political support for a government inquiry into his case.

After two years of behind closed-doors deliberation, the justice and electoral select committee chaired by Christchurch Central MP Tim Barnett is ready to make its recommendations on whether a government inquiry into Ellis’ convictions for sexually abusing children in his care is warranted.

Ellis was convicted in 1993 of sexually molesting children at the Christchurch Civic Creche where he worked.