The decision by the British government to delay an inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane has been criticised by a former senior United Nations representative.
On BBC Radio Ulster's Inside Politicsprogramme today, Mr Param Cumaraswamy said he agreed with the verdict of Judge Cory that if the government waits for a Legal proceedings to be completed first it could delay the start of an inquiry for another two or three years.
The Malaysian lawyer, who first called for in inquiry into the killing in 1998, said the recommendations of the Cory Report should be followed immediately.
Inquiries into three other controversial killings are to proceed immediately. The Northern Ireland Secretary Mr Paul Murphy confirmed inquiries into the murders of Rosemary Nelson, Robert Hamill and Billy Wright would be held as soon as possible.
But according to Mr Cumaraswamy further delay for an inquiry into the killing of Pat Finucane is unreasonable. "Justice delayed is justice denied. A great deal of injustice would be done to the victims in this whole thing.
"The family of Pat Finucane have had this crusade going on for the last 14 years or so for this initial inquiry."
The Belfast-based lawyer was murdered in his home by the Ulster Defence Association in 1989.