¶ … UK lawmakers consider probe into transparency of mining firms
This is a story that has recently made the headlines on the UK law maker's consideration to probe into the transparency of mining firms. This story was highlighted by Reuters and fox business among other online magazines. It focused on how the British government is really considering looking into the transparency of the mining and oil firm listed in London. This issue has been highlighted at the market miners that are emerging by corruption probes. This is an issue that has generated fear among lawmakers as it has dented the reputation of the stock market (Ferreira-Marques, 2013).
The news story was reported clearly and accurately only a certain level. It clearly reported on the proposal that was made by the chairman of the committee for business, skills and innovation to inquire into the issues such as governance and anticorruption in the oil and mining companies. It also stated clearly when the probe would begin and the people who were supposed to give evidence on the issue. In general it reported that the issue to be looked into was corruption. It also reported...
Another thing was whether Britain should go ahead and sign up as part of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and at the same time examine the role of oil and mining companies in the efforts of the community and environment (Ferreira-Marques, 2013).However, it was not sufficient in terms of depth and breath. It did not highlight on the exact date when the probe would start rather it vaguely stated it would start before the parliamentary session ended in July. It also did not clearly mention the exact reason for carrying out the probe instead it just stated that the probe will go ahead.
There were various facts that were ignored when the report was written. For instance there was no opinion on the people to give evidence that was given. The names of these people were simply stated and there was nothing on whether or not they agreed to give the evidence. It also did not indicate how the evidence that will be found is going to be used. It…
