Ministers plan Internet curb
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The UK government is preparing plans to establish an independent panel to investigate complaints about material on the Internet. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) says that it is responding to worries of Internet service providers (ISPs) about libel actions resulting from material published on their sites. However, the proposals have been criticised by those who believe that the body would impose censorship on the Internet. Due to the current uncertainty of the law ISPs are already pursuing a cautious policy over the content of websites. The investigative panel may operate a system whereby if somebody wanted to complain about the material on a website they would report it to the body, which would then make a judgement. The ISP could then decide to withdraw the material, but if it did not then it would be argued that the ISP is jointly liable for the material. The body would only be able to deal with material provided by UK ISPs.
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UK: Government is preparing plans to establish an independent panel to investigate complaints about material on Internet
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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National Savings:'millions missing'
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The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) has published a critical report on the accounting procedures at National Savings. National Savings is an executive agency of the Treasury and commands 12% of the UK's personal savings market. The NAO has uncovered major accounting errors that leave the system open to fraud. There are still GB 8mn of funds unaccounted for. The cause of the errors has been put down to untrained staff miscalculating figures and misallocating balances of savings accounts. The seriousness of the errors has led the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee to say that it will call the heads of National Savings to appear before it. National Savings has acknowledged the criticisms but said that private savings accounts were safe as account funds are protected by statute.
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Is reported to have GBP8 mil of funds unaccounted for, based on evaluation by National Audit Office
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Doctor to challenge medical hierachy
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The UK procedure which allows doctors from abroad to become consultants is being challenged by Dr Richard Kaul, a US-based consultant anaesthetist who was refused to take up such a position by the Specialist Training Authority. Dr Kaul, which is currently working in London as a locum anaesthetist, claims that the existing system operated within medical royal colleges is run in an unfair manner and is too covert. The Specialist Training Authority is designed to ensure the safety of patients by making sure that proper training is given to doctors on the specialist register from where consultants are gleaned. Dr Kaul's solicitor plans to appeal against the decision and his case is likely to take place in October 1998
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UK: Procedure which allows doctors from abroad to become consultants is being challenged by US-based consultant anaesthetist
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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