Doubts about independence of Japan’s nuclear regulator – another setback for restart of nukes

(Source) http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/leak-stalls-japans-nuclear-return/story-e6frg6so-1226571126055

Leak stalls Japan’s nuclear return BY:RICK WALLACE, TOKYO CORRESPONDENT :The Australian  February 06, 2013  JAPAN’s attempts to boost its economy by restarting nuclear plants have suffered a setback with its new regulatory body under fire over leaks to a power company and a criminal negligence probe into the Fukushima disaster gathering momentum.
The removal of an official at the Nuclear Regulation Authority for leaking a draft report on the Tsuruga nuclear plant has cast further doubt on its independence. Tetsuo Nayuki, 54, director-general for nuclear regulation policy, received an official reprimand last month and was transferred to the science ministry after news of the leak emerged…