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The British Government confirmed
on 8 November 2006 that they had pardoned three New Zealanders who were
executed for mutiny and desertion during the 1914-18 war. The British move
follows New Zealand legislation in 2000 which pardoned the three New
Zealanders. "PeterEllis.org applauds the
pardons given the men" spokesperson Richard Christie says. "However
all politicians should be reminded that pardons are far more meaningful if
they are given within a person's lifetime, coupled with ample compensation. Why is it so difficult for
politicians to look at the evidence and see the mistakes made that led to the
unfortunate conviction of Peter Ellis? He has already won a "people's
pardon", but that is no substitute for official legal recognition of the
injustice he endures. Action, and political advocacy is
urgently required. A pardon is possible today. A royal commission of inquiry
into the Christchurch Civic creche case and all sex abuse allegations remains
a necessity. A Criminal Cases Review Commission as advocated by Justice Thorp
needs to be formed urgently
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