Condemning the murder of human rights lawyer Rosemary Nelson and calling for the protection of defense attorneys in Northern Ireland.

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Recognizes the historic significance of the 1998 Good Friday Peace Accords and commends the people of Northern Ireland for their commitment to work together in peace. Condemns all violence committed in violation of the Northern Ireland cease-fire agreement. Calls on the Government of the United Kingdom to: (1) launch an inquiry totally independent of the Royal Ulster Constabulary to gather evidence, conduct the ground investigation, and issue a detailed, public report on the murder of defense attorney Rosemary Nelson; (2) institute an independent judicial inquiry into allegations that defense attorneys are systematically harassed and intimidated by security forces; and (3) implement the United Nations Special Rapporteur's recommendation for an independent inquiry into the possibility of collusion in the killing of defense attorney Patrick Finucane.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 20 April 1999

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 20 April 1999

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 20 April 1999

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 March 1999

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 March 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 March 1999

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