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That this House notes that the circumstances of the death of Robert Hamill and its subsequent investigation by the police have given rise to public anxiety and allegations of serious misconduct against those acting on behalf of the state; further notes that these allegations are sufficiently widespread and have sufficient credibility to undermine public confidence in the rule of law; believes that a public inquiry would be the most effective means of establishing the merit of allegations and ...

That this House notes the deep public concern surrounding the death of Robert Hamill, a 25 year old Catholic, who was attacked and killed by a large crowd in Portadown on 27th April 1997, the alleged behaviour of the RUC in connection with this case, and the fact that no one has been convicted of this brutal murder; and, in common with Amnesty International, the International Relations Committee of the United States Congress, the SDLP, Sinn Fein, Alliance and Women's Coalition political parti...

That this House recalling that on 27th April 1997, Robert Hamill, a 25 year old Catholic, was attacked and killed in Portadown town centre by a large crowd whilst a Royal Ulster Constabulary land rover containing four armed officers was parked a few yards away and that despite the immediate availability of substantial police and army reinforcements, no suspects were detained for questioning on the night of the murder and officers failed to take statements or the names and addresses of witness...