The Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones, chaired by William Stewart, published its report, “Mobile Phones and Health” (known as the Stewart Report), in May 2000. The report contained recommendations based on a thorough review of the available scientific data on health effects and took into account the evidence received.
The report made a number of recommendations for precautionary action for the use of mobile technology. The Government have accepted the precautionary approach advised by the Stewart Group and have taken forward a range of specific actions.
Where appropriate, these changes were implemented in 2001 by the (then) Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions by the introduction of two sets of regulations and a revised Planning Policy Guidance Note 8, ‘Telecommunications’ (PPG8).