1.   The review follows persistent criticism that the Press Council is an ineffective body which commands little respect.

2.   They depend on volunteers and have a high turnover following any criticism of their activities or Decisions.

3.   This followed criticism of the size of the budget of the National Aeronautic and Space Administration while health and education projects, among others, lacked funds.

4.   The attempt to impose stricter limits on arms exports followed criticism at the time of the Gulf War of German weapons sales to Iraq over a long period.

5.   This followed increasing criticism by Rutskoi of the Russian government, especially of its economic policy.

6.   Regulations for the Ukrainian army were being drafted, following criticism from the Supreme Soviet in a statement in April over the slow formation of Ukrainian armed forces.

7.   The move follows criticism from nuclear scientists that the Russian government had liquidated the old structure without taking steps to ensure the safe continuation of nuclear operations.

8.   The move follows criticism by leading local government officials and academics.

9.   It follows criticism that the authorities were failing to provide the same level of help for drug users which is available outside prison.