The Law of Nuclear Power

Whatever area you work in - development, finance or research - our new title can help you understand the ins and outs of nuclear energy law.

Covering the legislative and regulatory framework for the development of nuclear power programmes and the procurement, construction and financing of nuclear new build project, The Law of Nuclear Energy is designed to give you an all-inclusive overview of the subject.

Author Helen Cook considers current and future trends and developments in nuclear energy law.

This new title:

• Examines the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) guidelines
• Covers the content of international and national nuclear energy law and gives insight into possible future development to existing legislative and regulatory infrastructure
• Discusses how to implement the obligations contained in the international treaties and conventions at a national level
• Examines cross-border issues such as nuclear liability and export controls
• Covers the procurement phase for nuclear construction
• Describes the construction process and key contractual provisions, including licensing and permitting, dispute management and avoidance
• Discusses small modular nuclear reactors, including the potential benefits and legal challenges
• Considers traditional and new approaches to nuclear financing
• Considers future issues in nuclear law, including in response to new nuclear technologies and the Fukushima accident