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Pat Finucane Inquiry Opens in Belfast, Examining Security Roles

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC · How we work

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Sir Gary Hickinbottom chairs the Pat Finucane public inquiry as hearings begin in Belfast.
Geraldine Finucane, son Michael, daughter Katherine and MP John attend the opening.
Matthew Hill says the probe will examine state encouragement and the British Army, MI5, RUC and Force Research Unit’s roles.
Operation Kenova’s ‘Stakeknife’ investigation may provide new evidence, building on the 2012 de Silva review that found collusion.

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Sir Gary Hickinbottom chairs the Pat Finucane public inquiry as hearings begin in Belfast.
Geraldine Finucane, son Michael, daughter Katherine and MP John attend the opening.
Matthew Hill says the probe will examine state encouragement and the British Army, MI5, RUC and Force Research Unit’s roles.
Operation Kenova’s ‘Stakeknife’ investigation may provide new evidence, building on the 2012 de Silva review that found collusion.