EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS FINUCANE JUDGEMENT

Early day motion 1522, tabled 3 July 2003 by Kevin McNamara (Labour). Signed by 10 members.

That this House notes the European Court of Human Rights finding on 1st July that 'the proceedings for investigating the death of Patrick Finucane failed to provide a prompt and effective investigation into the allegations of collusion by security personnel' and that there has been 'a failure to comply with the procedural obligation imposed by Article 2 of the Convention' and 'in this respect, a violation of that provision'; pays tribute to the courage and determination of Geraldine Finucane and her family who have persevered in their fight for justice, winning international respect and support for their demand for a full and independent international judicial inquiry; and urges the Government to establish such an inquiry without delay.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, Plaid Cymru 1.