This source said Justice Department rules for naming unindicted co-conspirators were tightened because of criticism Watergate prosecutors received for using the tactic against President Richard Nixon.

CNN: Investigating the President

That's just one of the rules governing the naming of racehorses.

NPR: The Science of Naming a Racehorse

Tellingly, Mr Monti has signed up to a letter sponsored by Britain, the Netherlands and other liberal countries urging stronger enforcement of single-market rules, including the naming and shaming of countries that fail to abide by commitments to open up energy and services.

ECONOMIST: Charlemagne

Even the most self-respecting older members find the anti-bribery rules tough, and are subject to public naming and shaming when they breach them.

ECONOMIST: The OECD and corruption

At the heart of the fight are new rules Bertarelli has established for the next Cup, including naming all the officials and requiring competitors to build a 90-foot boat whose design specifications are known only to Team Alinghi.

FORBES: Billionaire Boat Battle

As part of its policy review Labour is looking at ways of making the living wage the new norm, including naming and shaming companies who do not pay the wage and introducing rules forcing government contracts to only be given to those firms who pay it.

BBC: Living wage: Ed Miliband pledge over government contracts