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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. [10] 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. [11]
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 ...
The Cory Collusion Inquiry was established to conduct an independent inquiry into deaths relating to the 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland.. A retired Supreme Court of Canada judge, Peter Cory was appointed to undertake a thorough investigation of allegations of collusion between British and Irish security forces and paramilitaries in six particular cases in Northern Ireland.
The Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) is an Ulster loyalist paramilitary group in Northern Ireland.It was formed by Billy Wright in 1996 when he and his unit split from the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) after breaking its ceasefire.
Richard Jameson (c. 1953 – 10 January 2000), was a Northern Irish businessman and loyalist, who served as the leader of the paramilitary Ulster Volunteer Force's (UVF) Mid-Ulster Brigade.
It is believed the killing was ordered by the brigade's leader, Billy Wright, from Portadown. [11] Wright was frequently seen at Drumcree in the company of Harold Gracey, head of the Portadown Orange Lodge. [11] Gracey had thanked Wright for his role in supporting the Orangemen. [50] Wright also held a meeting with David Trimble, leader of the ...
To date, the UK government has also set up public inquiries into the deaths of Rosemary Nelson and Billy Wright, as well as the death of Robert Hamill. The Robert Hamill Inquiry was established under the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (c. 32) and has since been converted to operate under the terms of the Inquiries Act 2005 .