Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984, No. 304

This Act has been adopted with a view to regulating and controlling atomic energy. It lays down standards concerning liability for nuclear damage. For the purposes of the Act, there is established the Atomic Energy Licensing Board, whose functions shall include in particular (i) to exercise control and supervision over the production, application and use of atomic energy, as well as (ii) to maintain and develop scientific and technical cooperation with other relevant bodies in relation to nuclear matters. The Act is composed of ten Parts, as follows: (I) Preliminary; (II) Atomic Energy Licensing Board; (III) Control and licensing; (IV) Cancellation, suspension and renewal of licences; (V) Health and safety; (VI) Disposal of radioactive waste; (VII) Appeals; (VIII) Powers of seizure and arrest, offences and forfeiture; (IX) Liability for nuclear damage; (X) General.