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Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Delhi launches digital platform for medico-legal records
Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday launched a digital platform for medico-legal records and autopsy reports, which will bring together heath institutions, investigating agencies, and forensic labs on the same platform and make the medico-legal system more transparent and accountable. Called 'MedLEaPR' (Medical Legal Examination and Postmortem Reporting), the platform will facilitate electronic submission of medico-legal and postmortem reports, eliminating the need for handwritten documentation. All such reports will be stored in a centralised database, with user access control so that only authorised users will be able to submit or access reports. The platform will have a comprehensive audit trail, ensuring all activities are recorded. 'This digital platform has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). It enables effective reporting of medico-legal cases (MLCs) and post-mortem reports (PMRs) across health institutions. The goal of the system is to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the medico-legal documentation process,' chief minister Gupta said while launching the platform at the Delhi Secretariat. The platform will speed up the judicial processes in Delhi by reducing the time required to prepare and submit reports. 'Electronic submission of medico-legal and post-mortem reports will not only reduce paperwork but also ensure accountability through a centralised database and audit trail. We will provide fast, transparent, and trustworthy services to the public through technology. Compared to manual documentation, the platform will offer greater accuracy. Improved coordination between healthcare institutions and law enforcement agencies will enhance operational efficiency,' she said. Delhi home minister Ashish Sood, chief secretary Dharmendra and senior Delhi Police officers were present during the launch of the platform, which has been integrated with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS).
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi chief minister launches digital platform to enhance accountability in medico-legal documentation
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday launched a digital platform called ' MedLEaPR '— Medical Legal Examination and Post Mortem Reporting — from the Delhi secretariat for making Delhi's medico-legal systems more transparent, accountable, and technologically empowered. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This digital platform was developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC). It enables effective reporting of medico-legal cases (MLCs) and post-mortem reports (PMRs) across health institutions. The goal of the system is to enhance transparency, efficiency and accountability in the medico-legal documentation process, she said. Minister Ashish Sood, chief secretary Dharmendra, and senior officers of Delhi police, home department, and NIC were present at the launch. Gupta said, "With the launch of MedLEaPR, transparency and speed in judicial processes in Delhi will increase. Electronic submission of medico-legal and post-mortem reports will not only reduce paperwork but will also ensure accountability through a centralized database and audit trail." "Our govt is committed to providing fast, transparent, and trustworthy services to the public through the use of technology. Today's launch is a strong example of our commitment to Digital India and e-governance," she said. Highlighting the key features of the platform, the chief minister explained that MedLEaPR facilitates electronic submission of medico-legal and post-mortem reports, which eliminates the need for handwritten documentation. All reports will be stored in a secure, centralised database, accessible only to authorised personnel. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The system incorporates user access control, ensuring that only authorised users can submit or access reports, thereby maintaining confidentiality. Additionally, MedLEaPR maintains a comprehensive audit trail, ensuring that all activities are recorded and accountability is upheld. She added that the initiative will significantly reduce the time required to prepare and submit the reports. Compared to manual documentation, it will offer greater accuracy. Improved coordination between healthcare institutions and law enforcement agencies will enhance operational efficiency. Moreover, the clear audit trail provided for all reports will strengthen accountability. The platform is now fully integrated with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS), ensuring seamless data flow and coordination between institutions. Gupta said that MedLEaPR reflected govt's digital commitment to strengthening medico-legal systems.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.N. CM Stalin announces hike in monthly, family pensions of former MLAs and MLCs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday (April 26, 2025) announced an increase in the monthly and family pensions of former Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Legislative Council (MLC). Responding to a request by Deputy Speaker K. Pitchandi and another member Poovai Jagan Moorthy, the Chief Minister said the MLAs' monthly pension will be increased to ₹35,000 from ₹30,000. This will be implemented from April 1, 2025. The family pension of MLAs and MLCs will be increased from ₹15,000 to ₹17,500. 'The medical allowance for former MLAs and MLCs will be ₹1 lakh instead of ₹75,000. As the allowance for the current year has already been released, the increased amount will be released after amending the rules,' he said.
BBC News
21-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Tynwald rejects majority of proposed Legislative Council reforms
The majority of of proposed reforms to Legislative Council election procedures have been rejected by Tynwald Edge MHK had suggested changes including MLCs serving for a maximum of two terms and not being permitted to take on roles in government said her proposals would improve "transparency", but only one measure - which would see candidates declare their interests before elections - was elected council member Gary Clueit described the motion as "flawed", and said the parliament had "far more urgent matters" to focus on, such as housing and health. The Legislative Council is primarily a revising chamber for new laws made on the island and its members are voted in by the House of motion also suggested candidates should need the support of at least 20 members of the public to be proposed and serving MLCs should be required to step down before seeking election to the House of said argued the proposals would bring the MLC election process "more closely in line with how an MHK has to be elected". Public comment During the two hour debate, Clueit said he believed MHK's workloads would increase "appreciably" if MLCs were not allowed to serve on government also said any reduction of the duties of an MLC "would surely also lead to additional public comment and speculation" on the role and its basic annual salary of £71, MLC Paul Craine asked why full use would not be made of the "wealth of qualifications, knowledge and extensive experience" of council members elected by MHKsThe parliament chose to throw out most of the suggested measures but agreed candidates should be required to declare their interests before a council election takes said she saw this move as "a big step forward and win for transparency". The Clerk of Tynwald said the implementation of the change was now "a matter for the House of Keys Standing Orders Committee to consider". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
13-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Newly elected MLCs given Isle of Man government department roles
The three newest members of the Manx parliament's upper chamber have been assigned roles within the government's treasury, home affairs and health Clueit, Kirstie Morphet and Peter Reid were all sworn in for their five-year terms as Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) at a ceremony on it has been confirmed that Rob Mercer, who has secured re-election to the council, will no longer serve in the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).Fellow MLC Tanya August-Phillips has stepped down from her role within the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and will take on a post in the Department of Enterprise. 'Improving services' Clueit, a businessman and lay member of the Housing and Communities Board, has been appointed to the Treasury replacing Bill Henderson, who failed to secure re-election to the council earlier this more than 20 years as a social worker, Morphet replaces Mercer in the DHA.A government spokeswoman said Mercer was "supportive of the change".No decision about any future appointment for him had yet been made, the spokeswoman has become a member of the DHSC, replacing August-Phillips, who gave notice that she was to step down from departmental duties after the recent council election. In her new role within the Department for Enterprise, she will focus on the work of the Finance Isle of Man work in the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture will Chief Minister Jane Poole-Wilson thanked members for their said she looked forward to working with newly appointed MLCs "as we focus on the challenges of delivering and improving services". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
