Civil liability of the operator of a nuclear installation - a comparative study -
Abstract
abstract scientific and technological progress has a great impact on the development of society and on the increase of operation of institutions particular to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, which is a propelling power to push social and economic development forward and to improve many of the sectors considered to be of precedent needs in the present time for the great services they provide. However, they may afflict harm on people, properties and environment, notwithstanding precautionary measures taken in operating these establishments. Therefore, we have tackled in this study the topic of civil liability of the nuclear establishment operator. The rules of civil liability are regarded as of the most legal rules with which studies and legislation are concerned in an endeavor to arrive at whatever the rules of traditional civil responsibility may play a decisive and important role in providing protection for those harmed as a result of nuclear accidents, or whether the question is in need of an independent system for this responsibility. And wherever the basis of this responsibility is the mistake or the harm, or whether it is a responsibility stipulated by the legal provision.
References
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- Third: laws and conventions1. The Iraqi Civil Code No. (40) for the year 1951.2. UAE Civil Transactions Law No. 5 of 1985.3. UAE Federal Law No. 6 of 2009 regarding the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.4. UAE Federal Law No. 4 of 2012 on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage.5. Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage of 1963, as amended by the 1997 Protocol.