Family fury over 'private' murder probe

A BRITISH Government-sanctioned inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane was criticised last night by the solicitor's family after it emerged it would mostly be held in private.

Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy gave the inquiry the go-ahead, insisting it would be independent. But because the probe would deal with sensitive matters of national security, he said much of it would be held in private.

Mr Finucane's son, Michael, claimed it appeared contrary to Mr Murphy's claims that the inquiry would be government controlled.