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The
Christchurch Civic Creche Case |
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The author of a controversial
book about the Peter Ellis case claims the Government has put the
Christchurch Civic Creche case into the too hard basket. Lynley Hood wrote
"A City Possessed" which investigated the case and conviction of
Peter Ellis on child sex abuse charges. A Parliamentary Select
Committee has decided not to recommend a Royal Commission of Inquiry into his
convictions. Dr Hood says it is
disappointing because since the mid 1980s, people have been calling for an
inquiry into the way sex abuse allegations are investigated and prosecuted.
She says the Ellis case was an ideal opportunity to tackle the issue but
claims the Government has not had the courage to face up to it. |
