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Pat Finucane Family Seeks Credible Inquiry into 1989 Murder

The Finucane family calls for an independent panel to ensure transparency and trust in the upcoming UK government inquiry.

  • 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.
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