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UK clarifies controversial media restrictions on scientists

Research councils are exempt from rule requiring ministerial approval for press contact.

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Cressey, D. UK clarifies controversial media restrictions on scientists. Nature (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nature.2015.17255

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