It is understood that the NUJ's Scottish organiser Paul Holleran is now planning to approach the inquiry, BBC management and Wark Clements.

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The report was also critical of the Police Service of Northern Ireland for its approach to the Wright inquiry.

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Would a more forensic approach akin to the Leveson inquiry into media standards have yielded more?

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The minister said he was aware that at least one bereaved family had called for an inquiry but that he believed such an approach would not bring swift answers.

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Mr Kenny said he took a different approach as did the Finucane family and a full independent inquiry should be established.

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