International Nuclear Liability Conventions
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈnuːkliər ˈlaɪəbɪləti kənˈvɛnʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) International treaties establishing frameworks for liability and compensation relating to nuclear damage across borders.
The Paris Convention and the Vienna Convention are key international nuclear liability conventions governing cross-border claims.
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- international nuclear liability conventions
- international nuclear liability convention
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Commentary
These conventions harmonize legal liability rules for nuclear incidents internationally, facilitating compensation and clarifying operator responsibilities in transboundary nuclear damage cases.
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