A local internet discussion site has begun publishing the register of Tynwald members' interests, effectively circumventing a decision by the court not to put the details online.
Some time ago, members voted only to make the register available for inspection by the public from the Tynwald office.
However, a member of ManxForums has begun uploading scans of the documents one by one to the site.
The register contains details of businesses and organisations which Tynwald members belong to, as well as any gifts, payments or jobs.
Although the register is kept in the legislative buildings, copies can be made and taken away from the library.
When Tynwald made its decision not to publish online, the court at the time believed doing so would make the data available for possible misuse.
So far, only details from member of the Legislative Council have been published.
The scanned forms feature Juan Turner, Tony Wild, president of Tynwald Clare Christian, Alan Crowe, Attorney General Stephen Harding, Eddie Lowey, Alex Downie, and David Callister.
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