Examining International Legal Frameworks Governing Liability And Compensation For Nuclear Accidents And Their Environmental Consequences
G. Mridula, Sastra Deemed University
T. Santosh Roshan, Sastra Deemed University
ABSTRACT
This paper examines the intricate relationship between international law, nuclear accidents, and the effects on the environment. The necessity for efficient responsibility and compensation procedures has grown in light of nuclear accidents like Fukushima and Chernobyl. The international legal frameworks governing accountability and compensation in the event of nuclear accidents are thoroughly examined in this paper, with a particular emphasis on the effects on the environment. The Paris Convention, Vienna Convention, and Joint Protocol—three major international accords that set forth the guidelines and practices for nuclear liability are examined in this study. It looks into how these frameworks have changed over time, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of each in terms of mitigating environmental harm from nuclear accidents. Furthermore, case studies of notable nuclear accidents are examined, and the practical use of these legal tools is examined. This research paper reveals the difficulties and constraints associated with pursuing compensation for environmental damage following such accidents through a comparative analysis. By explaining the complex interplay of global legal standards, nuclear mishaps, and their ecological aftermaths, this study enhances our comprehension of the efficacy of current frameworks and points toward possible directions for further development. Additionally, it emphasizes how crucial worldwide shared responsibility and international cooperation are to tackling the environmental fallout from nuclear accidents.
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