Independent panel begins probe into Fukushima nuclear crisis (JAPAN)

[AsahinaKimi]

TOKYO —

Japan has started looking into the causes of the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, with an independent panel of experts holding their first gathering Tuesday in Tokyo.

The meeting of the panel, led by Yotaro Hatamura, a researcher on human error, marks the beginning of a comprehensive investigation and verification of the country’s worst radiation-leaking nuclear accident about three months after it was triggered by the March 11 megaquake and tsunami.

Prime Minister Naoto Kan called on the members to make ‘‘firm judgments as a panel independent from the government,’’ and said he is willing to be questioned as part of the panel’s investigation process.

The panel, empowered to question anyone they wish, including officials of the plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co, related cabinet members and government bureaucrats, will also study the steps taken by the utility and the government’s initial response to deal with the disaster.


http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/independent-panel-begins-probe-into-fukushima-nuclear-crisis

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1. Only government can take responsibility for this world changing disaster ....

but interesting to see this panel being set up --

This effects the world -- everyone should be involved -- world scientists --