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This page last updated May 21 2009
8 March 2001 Letter from Minister of Justice to Governor
General
The Minister Justice, Phil Goff provides advice to
Governor General that Mr Ellis's application for a pardon should be declined
Thomas Eichelbaum Report
2001-0112 Michael Petherick (MOJ) to Thomas
Eichelbaum new May 21 2009
From Michael Petherick (MOJ)
To Thomas Eichebaum
cc Val Sim (MOJ)
Sent January 12, 2000 10:11
AM
Subject ELLIS INQUIRY
Dear Sir Thomas
Requiring participants to sign a deed of confidentiality seems very sensible
in the circumstances. Where necessary, we employ a similar approach in
dealing with sensitive or high-profile matters that arise in the context of
applications for exercise of the Royal prerogative of mercy.
We have, however, generally taken the view that such a deed has no formal
legal status. The Crown Law Office concurs with this view. The “moral” force
that accompanies such a confidentiality agreement, however, seems enough to
warrant its employment in circumstances where recipients of information are
not bound by rules of professional confidentiality.
If possible, I would like Val Sim look at your draft letter. She arrives back
at the Ministry on Monday. I will make sure that she turns her mind to it
immediately on Monday morning, so as not to interfere with the despatch of
the experts’ reports.
Is that OK? If not, I can get someone to assist with review in her absence.
Yours
Michael Petherick
2001-0112 Thomas Eichelbaum to Michael Petherick
(MOJ) new May 21 2009
From Thomas Eichelbaum
To Michael Petherick
(MOJ)
Sent January 12, 2000 9:02
AM
Subject ELLIS INQUIRY
Dear Michael
I am concerned about the possibility that participants will make the media
aware of the contents of the experts’ reports prematurely.
Attached is a draft letter which endeavours to cover confidentiality. What do
you think?
I still hope to be ready to despatch the reports on Monday, so a reply today
would be appreciated, if you can.
Best regards
Thomas Eichebaum
<<Attached File: EXPERTS REPORTS DRAFT RE CONFIDENTIALITY.doc>>
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