The Patrick Finucane Inquiry is a statutory independent public inquiry, established in 2026 by the UK Government under the Inquiries Act 2005. The purpose of this Inquiry is to investigate and report upon the circumstances of Patrick Finucane’s murder, and particularly the role of the State, in an Article 2 compliant manner. The Inquiry’s Terms of Reference were published by the UK Government.
You can read more about the Inquiry’s role in its Terms of Reference and on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The Inquiry is led by Chairman Sir Gary Hickinbottom, supported by a legal team and Secretariat. Sir Gary is also supported by two Independent Assessors.