Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, and public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Patrick Finucane, as recommended by Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park Agreement, in order to move forward on the Northern Ireland peace process.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Mar 2007): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution calls on the United Kingdom's government to start a complete, impartial, and open judicial investigation into the 1989 murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Patrick Finucane. The resolution states that such an inquiry was recommended by Judge Peter Cory as part of an earlier agreement.
The resolution affects the relationship between the U.S. and the United Kingdom by expressing a Congressional view on a matter of justice and human rights in Northern Ireland. It specifically calls on the U.K. government to reconsider its approach to the inquiry, suggesting amendments to a 2005 law that the resolution states limits independent judicial action.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The latest action recorded is a message on Senate action sent to the House, indicating it has been considered by the Senate as well.
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Timeline
19 Mar 2007
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 20 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution calls on the United Kingdom's government to start a complete, impartial, and open judicial investigation into the 1989 murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Patrick Finucane. The resolution states that such an inquiry was recommended by Judge Peter Cory as part of an earlier agreement. The resolution affects the relationship between the U.S. and the United Kingdom by expressing a Congressional view on a matter of justice and human rights in Northern Ireland. It specifically calls on the U.K. government to reconsider its approach to the inquiry, suggesting amendments to a 2005 law that the resolution states limits independent judicial action. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The latest action recorded is a message on Senate action sent to the House, indicating it has been considered by the Senate as well.
- Has H.Con.Res. 20 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 20. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 20?
- H.Con.Res. 20 was sponsored by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ), with 27 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 20?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (19 Mar 2007).
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