Overview

• The Finucane family appeared before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in Washington, DC, to advocate for a credible inquiry into Pat Finucane's murder.
• Pat Finucane, a solicitor, was killed in 1989 in an attack linked to state collusion, prompting calls for a thorough investigation.
• John Finucane, MP for North Belfast and son of the murdered solicitor, emphasized the need for an inquiry that is independent and free from government influence.
• The family insists that the inquiry's terms of reference are critical to its ability to investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder.
• US Congressman Chris Smith praised the family's persistent efforts over 35 years to secure an independent public inquiry.