THE government has failed to properly investigate the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, the Supreme Court in London ruled today.

The verdict follows a three-decade battle for justice by Mr Finucane’s family, after he was gunned down by loyalist paramilitaries in Belfast in 1989.

The 39-year-old was shot 14 times while enjoying Sunday lunch at home with his family. British soldiers, police and spies were linked to his murder, but the full extent of the state’s role is still shrouded in secrecy.