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International Nuclear Law: Advanced Concepts

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Course Summary

This course delves into advanced concepts of international nuclear law, including non-proliferation, liability, safety, and security.

Key Learning Points

Understand the legal framework surrounding nuclear energy and weapons.
Explore the key concepts of nuclear safety and security.
Examine the potential liability issues associated with nuclear incidents.

Learning Outcomes

Acquire an advanced understanding of international nuclear law concepts.
Develop the ability to analyze and evaluate legal issues surrounding nuclear energy and weapons.
Gain a deep understanding of the potential liability, safety, and security issues associated with nuclear incidents.

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of international law.
Familiarity with nuclear energy and weapons.

Course Difficulty Level

Advanced

Course Format

Online and self-paced
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Description

Regulations of operating a nuclear facility. Licensing process and requirements. Transport and physical protection of nuclear and radioactive material.

The first part of the course concentrates on the requirements of operating a nuclear facility – initial licensing process and subsequent continuous regulatory control. Next, we will take a look at the international system of radiological protection and legal framework on nuclear safety, transport and transboundary movement of nuclear material. Finally, we will discuss the issues of illicit nuclear trafficking and nuclear terrorism.

Knowledge

General requirements for power reactors
Conditions for licensing
Legal means of ensuring safety and security of nuclear transport
Non-proliferation agreements

Outline

Nuclear Facilities
Safety of nuclear facilities: definition, objective, scope, general requirements for power reactors
Regulatory body: reactive role
Operating entity: management and verification of safety, other issues, decommissioning
Radioactive waste and accident prevention
Nuclear Facilities
Quiz. Module 1

Regulatory body and its functions
Factors of independence and separation of a regulatory body
Function of a regulatory body
Licensing: availability, application, criteria, issuance, suspension, modification, revocation, appeals
Conditions for licensing
Inspection and enforcement: scope and objectives
Regulatory body and its functions
Quiz. Module 2

International system of radiation protection
International system of radiological protection: objective, scope, exclusion
Sources of radiation and radioactive materials
Activities and facilities requiring a license
Processes of mining and milling
International system of radiation protection
Quiz. Module 3

Transportation of nuclear and radioactive material
Transport of nuclear and radioactive material. Model Regulation of the United Nations
IAEA regulations for the safe transport of radioactive material
Other issues: jurisdiction, transboundary movement, physical protection
Transport liability and responsibility
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plans
Transportation of nuclear and radioactive material
Quiz. Module 4

Safeguards and export and import control
Safeguards. Non-proliferation agreements
Basic documents, objective, scope
Key elements of a safeguards legislation
Elements of a State’s nuclear regulatory body
Export and import legislation
Safeguards and export and import control
Quiz. Module 5

Export and import controls and physical protection
Export and import: objective, scope, key elements, licenses, monitoring
Physical protection
IAEA recommendations, objectives and fundamental principles
Objectives, scope, key elements of physical protection legislation
Illicit trafficking, nuclear terrorism
Export and import controls and physical protection
Quiz. Module 6

Summary of User Reviews

Discover advanced concepts in International Nuclear Law with this comprehensive course. Learners have praised the course for its in-depth coverage of nuclear law and regulation, which has helped them better understand the complex legal framework surrounding nuclear energy.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

In-depth coverage of nuclear law and regulation

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive course that covers advanced concepts in International Nuclear Law
Excellent instructor who provides clear explanations and engages with learners
Great resource for professionals working in the nuclear energy industry
Well-structured course with detailed and informative content

Cons from User Reviews

Some learners found the course to be too technical and difficult to follow
The course could benefit from more interactive elements to enhance engagement
The course may not be suitable for beginners who have limited knowledge of nuclear law
Some learners found the course to be too time-consuming and demanding
The course could benefit from more real-world examples to better illustrate the concepts

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