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Patrick Finucane Inquiry

09 March 2026

Proposing MP
Hilary Benn Lab
Leeds South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Northern Ireland Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the establishment and formal Terms of Reference for the Patrick Finucane Inquiry.

Action Requested

The Government has published the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry, appointing Sir Gary Hickinbottom as Chair and The Baroness O’Loan and Francesca Del Mese as Assessors. The Inquiry is now formally established under the Inquiries Act 2005.

Key Facts

  • The inquiry was established under the Inquiries Act 2005.
  • Sir Gary Hickinbottom is the Chair of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry.
  • The Baroness O’Loan and Francesca Del Mese are Assessors to the Inquiry.
  • The Terms of Reference were developed following consultation with Sir Gary Hickinbottom and the Finucane family.
  • The document contains 1642.3KB.
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