Czech nuclear law

The topic of this thesis is Czech nuclear law. The purpose of the nuclear law is to regulate the conditions of use of nuclear energy and ionizing radiation in order to ensure protection of people and environment from the adverse effects of ionizing radiation. Because of highly technical nature of nuclear law, the first chapter is devoted to possibilities of use of ionizing radiation, and to outline few of relevant technical terms. The second chapter of this thesis deals with international cooperation in the area of use of nuclear energy and ionizing radiation. The third and fourth chapters are devoted to Czech nuclear law with main focus on environmental aspects. While the third chapter defines the principles and tools of environmental protection in the field of nuclear law and introduces the structure of legal norms in this area, the fourth chapter analyzes the regulation of specific activities related to the use of ionizing radiation. Included are chapters concerning construction of nuclear facilities, transport of radioactive substances, decommissioning of nuclear facilities and radioactive waste management. Disregarded is neither regulation of liability for nuclear damage. In conclusion, the thesis highlights weak points of the legislation and delineates possible solutions de lege ferenda,..