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12/02/2009
Call For Answers, As Finucane Vigil Is Held
A candle-lit vigil was held in Belfast last night to mark 20 years since the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane.
Mr Finucane was gunned-down at home in front of his wife and young family in what is now believed to have been a state-sanctioned attack.
Last night, the 39-year-old solicitor's relatives again called for an independent inquiry into his death.
During his career, Mr Finucane had represented a number of high-profile alleged IRA terrorists.
His family have always denied Mr Finucane was an IRA supporter.
An investigation by retired Met chief Lord Stevens found that there had been security force collusion in the murder.
His investigation was prompted by recommendation made by Canadian judge Peter Cory in 2004.
Police have since discovered that the UDA man who pulled the trigger was an informer for the RUC Special Branch, as was the man who provided him with the murder weapon.
A British Army agent also scouted the house to prepare for the killing.
Offers of a public inquiry into the murder by the British government have been rejected by the Finucane family, who claim, under the Inquiries Act, the government could censor information.
Amnesty International has launched a campaign for a fully independent inquiry into the murder, one of the most controversial of the Troubles.
Last night, Mr Finucane's son John said: "Twenty years on, I'm overwhelmed by the amount of people who have come out to remember him and support us as a family in what we've been trying to achieve."
(PR/JM)
Mr Finucane was gunned-down at home in front of his wife and young family in what is now believed to have been a state-sanctioned attack.
Last night, the 39-year-old solicitor's relatives again called for an independent inquiry into his death.
During his career, Mr Finucane had represented a number of high-profile alleged IRA terrorists.
His family have always denied Mr Finucane was an IRA supporter.
An investigation by retired Met chief Lord Stevens found that there had been security force collusion in the murder.
His investigation was prompted by recommendation made by Canadian judge Peter Cory in 2004.
Police have since discovered that the UDA man who pulled the trigger was an informer for the RUC Special Branch, as was the man who provided him with the murder weapon.
A British Army agent also scouted the house to prepare for the killing.
Offers of a public inquiry into the murder by the British government have been rejected by the Finucane family, who claim, under the Inquiries Act, the government could censor information.
Amnesty International has launched a campaign for a fully independent inquiry into the murder, one of the most controversial of the Troubles.
Last night, Mr Finucane's son John said: "Twenty years on, I'm overwhelmed by the amount of people who have come out to remember him and support us as a family in what we've been trying to achieve."
(PR/JM)
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12 October 2011
Finucane QC Review 'Insult', Says Family
The British Government's decision not to approve an inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane has been greeted with varied reactions. The Finucane family were said to be furious and disappointed yesterday when British Prime Minister, David Cameron said that he was only prepared to offer was a QC–led review of the case.
Finucane QC Review 'Insult', Says Family
The British Government's decision not to approve an inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane has been greeted with varied reactions. The Finucane family were said to be furious and disappointed yesterday when British Prime Minister, David Cameron said that he was only prepared to offer was a QC–led review of the case.
18 October 2011
Finucane Refusal Leaves Irish 'Dissatisfied'
Relations between the UK and the Irish Republic's governments seem to have taken a bitter turn after the Irish hit out at British Prime Minister David Cameron over his refusal to order a public inquiry into the controversial murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.
Finucane Refusal Leaves Irish 'Dissatisfied'
Relations between the UK and the Irish Republic's governments seem to have taken a bitter turn after the Irish hit out at British Prime Minister David Cameron over his refusal to order a public inquiry into the controversial murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.
11 October 2011
Finucane Family Await Inquiry Decision
The family of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane have called for 'transparency' should an inquiry be launched into his death. "The British Government must be fully transparent if they choose to launch an inquiry into my father’s murder," said John Finucane.
Finucane Family Await Inquiry Decision
The family of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane have called for 'transparency' should an inquiry be launched into his death. "The British Government must be fully transparent if they choose to launch an inquiry into my father’s murder," said John Finucane.
26 November 2001
Finucane accused case collapses
The case against the man charged with aiding and abetting in the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane 12 years ago has collapsed. Lord Chief Justice Sir Robert Carswell returned a verdict of not guilty in the absence of evidence against William Stobie at Belfast Crown Court on Monday November 26.
Finucane accused case collapses
The case against the man charged with aiding and abetting in the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane 12 years ago has collapsed. Lord Chief Justice Sir Robert Carswell returned a verdict of not guilty in the absence of evidence against William Stobie at Belfast Crown Court on Monday November 26.
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