Last week, the ICC promised in a statement to investigate any claims of wrongdoing by its staff upon their release and to impose "appropriate sanctions" if necessary.

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"It is time for governments to introduce appropriate sanctions as a deterrent, for while a player may be prepared to risk a ban for throwing a match, he will most likely not wish to risk a prison sentence, " he said on the FIFA website.

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This is evidenced by the fact that Mr. Gingrich has agreed that, in fact, this is an appropriate characterization of the charges against him, appropriate scope, appropriate seriousness -- all of which is evidenced by his admission to the statement of alleged violation, and his agreement that the sanction that the subcommittee is recommending is the appropriate sanctions.

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He recommended that units that failed to adhere to basic standards of care should be prevented from providing services, and if those failings had led to death or serious harm to patients legal sanctions were appropriate.

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Mr Francis, in his report, recommended that units that failed to adhere to basic standards of care should be prevented from providing services, and if those failings had led to death or serious harm to patients legal sanctions were appropriate.

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Most relevant to the present strategic decision, he repeatedly and assiduously asserted in 1990 that economic sanctions were the appropriate policy response to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait.

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The spokeswoman added it was not appropriate to disclose details of contractual discussions or sanctions imposed.

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In his judgement, Lord Carloway said it was appropriate that the firm should face "a substantial financial penalty" for busting UN sanctions and to "deter future offences".

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