Last major inquiry into the Troubles now in prospect
Owen Paterson has quietly made two of the most significant announcements of his term as NI Secretary, however long it lasts. The verdict on holding a Finucane Inquiry will come in the New Year. The fact that the family appear not to have rejected his publicly undisclosed proposals out of hand this time suggests an inquiry is on the way. This decision is consistent with Westminster’s bi partisan approach on inquiries. It fulfils a pledge. This was the one inquiry …