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Proposed Alternative to the Draft Language prepared by the IAEA Secretariat for Consideration by the standing Committee on Nuclear Liability (1992)

AuthorGreenpeace Int.
DateMarch 1992
Classification 6.01.0.30/11 (LIABILITY / INSURANCE / LEGISLATION)
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PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE TO THE IAEA DRAFT LANGUAGE

1 PREAMBLE

In order to clarify the intent of delegations in amending the existing inadequate 
provisions of the Vienna Convention, add the following paragraphs to the Preamble:

RECOGNISING that States have the responsibility to ensure that nuclear activities 
carried out within their territory or jurisdiction or control do not cause nuclear 
damage to other States or to areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction,

AFFIRMING the obligation of States engaged in nuclear activities to prevent 
and minimise the risk of nuclear damage caused by such activities,

RECOGNISING that the victims of nuclear damage should have access to 
an effective and equitable regime providing full compensation for all 
loss, including environmental damage,

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