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The murder was investigated by the Cory Collusion Inquiry and it was recommended that the UK Government launch an inquiry into the circumstances of Wright's death. The Cory Inquiry concluded that "whatever criticism might properly be made regarding the reprehensible life and crimes of Billy Wright, it is apparent that he met his death bravely ...
Wright's father campaigned for a public inquiry into his son's murder and appealed for help to the Northern Ireland, British and Irish authorities for help in the matter. [8] The murder was investigated by the Cory Collusion Inquiry and it was recommended that the UK Government launch an inquiry into the circumstances of Wright's death. [9]
Reason for inquiry The Billy Wright Inquiry: UK Government Lord Ranald McLean: 23/11/2005 14/09/2010 PDF: To investigate whether the state facilitated, or attempted to facilitate, Billy Wright's death, whether acts or omissions by the state were “intentional or negligent”, and “to make recommendations”. The Robert Hamill Inquiry: UK ...
Cory recommended in all four cases that the UK Government hold public inquiries: An inquiry into Rosemary Nelson case opened at the Craigavon Civic Centre in April 2005. [3] The panel members are Sir Michael Morland (Chair), Dame Valerie Strachan and Sir Anthony Burden. June 2005 saw the Billy Wright inquiry open, [4] chaired by Lord MacLean.
He was a member of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland from 2009 until 2014 [7] and of the UK Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council from 2009 until 2013. [8] From 2005 until 2010, he sat as a member of the inquiry into the murder of Billy Wright at Maze Prison, which was set up following the Northern Ireland Peace Agreement. [9]
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Wright – back row, second from left – in an England team where he was captain. Photo taken just before playing his 100th international match against Scotland in April 1959. Wright's performances for club saw him earn a call-up to the England team. His full debut came on 28 September 1946 in a thumping 7–2 win against Ireland.
RUC officer Billy McCaughey admitted taking part and accused another officer of being involved. [14] His colleague, John Weir, said that two police officers and a British soldier were involved. [14] The HET report found that while the Kingsmill massacre was in "direct response" to the Reavey and O'Dowd killings, the attack was planned before that.