H.Con. Res 20, Calling on the British Government to investigate the murder of Patrick Finucane

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 20 JANUARY 30, 2007

CALLING ON THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM TO IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH A FULL, INDEPENDENT, PUBLIC JUDICIAL INQUIRY INTO THE MURDER OF NORTHERN IRELAND DEFENSE ATTORNEY PATRICK FINUCANE, AS RECOMMENDED BY JUDGE PETER CORY AS PART OF THE WESTON PARK AGREEMENT, IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD ON THE NORTHERN IRELAND PEACE PROCESS

Prime Sponsor: Mr. Christopher H. Smith (NJ)
H. Con. Res. 20, Agreed to by the House on January 30, 2007

H. Con. Res. 20

In the House of Representatives

Agreed to by the U.S. House of Representatives on January 30, 2007

Express deepest condolences to the family of Patrick Finucane on his death, commends their steadfast pursuit of justice in his brutal murder, and thanks his wife Geraldine and son Michael for their willingness to testify on this matter before committees of the House of Representatives.
Supports Administration efforts in seeking full implementation of the Weston Park Agreement and establishment of an independent judicial inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder.
Calls on the government of the United Kingdom to: (1) reconsider its position on the matter of an inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder; (2) amend the Inquires Act of 2005; and (3) take fully into account objections raised by Judge Cory, U.S. government officials, other governments, international bodies and Mr. Finucane's family.
Urges the government of the United Kingdom to establish a full, independent, and public judicial inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder which would enjoy the support of his family, the people of Northern Ireland, and the international community as recommended by Judge Cory.

Text of H.Con.Res. 20 [.pdf]