In the UK an influential group of Members of Parliament has called for more anti-spam measures. In a report published last Monday, the MPs ask for greater enforcement powers for the government watchdog responsible for tackling spam, the information commissioner. The All Parliament Internet Group is also urging the Department of Trade and Industry to ban unsolicited e-mails sent to business addresses, not just to private ones. To be able to enforce the ban, the Department should encourage a 'super complaints' system. This would allow outside organisations to act on behalf of people with spam complaints to ensure the major culprits are stopped.

The chairman of the group, MP Derek Wyatt urged for more consistent global legislation and cooperation in tackling spam. Joint vice-chairman Richard Allan confidently added "If all the report's recommendations were implemented then our constituents could expect to see a significant reduction in the amount of spam they receive."

Apig report (06.10.2003)
http://www.apig.org.uk/spam_report.pdf

BBC: Spam watchdog 'needs more bite' (6.10.2003)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3167658.stm