Introduction to International Nuclear Law

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Approx. 11 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn the basics of international nuclear law and its application in various contexts, including nuclear energy, nuclear safety, and nuclear security.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the fundamentals of international nuclear law
  • Examine the legal frameworks for nuclear energy, safety, and security
  • Explore the role of international organizations in nuclear law

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the legal and regulatory frameworks of international nuclear law
  • Apply international nuclear law in various contexts
  • Analyze the role of international organizations in nuclear law

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of international law
  • Interest in nuclear energy and policy

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes and assignments

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  • Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society
  • Nuclear Politics: Global and Domestic
  • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

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Notable People in This Field

  • Director, Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Programme
  • Executive Director, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

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Description

So, what is international nuclear law? What aspects of international cooperation exist in this direction? You will learn about this in our course.

Knowledge

  • General Principles of International Law
  • International Public Law of Treaties
  • Principles of Nuclear Law

Outline

  • International Law
  • Concept and definition of international law. Public and private international law
  • Sources of international law
  • Subjects of international law
  • International law in national legislation, incorporating techniques
  • State responsibility in international law
  • State responsibility under international nuclear law
  • Questions
  • International Law
  • Quiz. Module 1
  • General Principles of International Law and International Public Law of Treaties
  • No threat of use of force, peaceful settlement of international disputes, non-intervention in the internal affairs
  • Co-operation with other states, equal rights and self-determination of peoples, sovereign equality of states
  • Good faith fulfilment of international obligations, territorial integrity, inviolability of state borders, universal respect for human rights
  • General Principles of International Law and International Public Law of Treaties
  • Quiz. Module 2
  • International Public Law of Treaties
  • International public law of treaties
  • International commercial contracts
  • International Public Law of Treaties
  • Quiz. Module 3
  • International Nuclear Law
  • Concept, definition and objective of international nuclear law
  • History of international nuclear law
  • Drafting nuclear legislation
  • Nuclear security and safety
  • Binding international obligations
  • International Nuclear Law
  • Quiz. Module 4
  • Principles of Nuclear Law
  • The safety principle, the security principle, the responsibility principle, the permission principle
  • The continuous control principle, the compensation principle, the sustainable development principle, the compliance principle
  • The independence principle, the transparency principle, the international co-operation principle
  • Principles of Nuclear Law
  • Quiz. Module 5
  • The Liability of Nuclear Damage
  • The liability for nuclear damage
  • Transboundary damage
  • National regimes
  • The Liability of Nuclear Damage
  • Quiz. Module 6

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the basics of international nuclear law with this comprehensive online course. Students praise the course for its highly informative content and engaging presentation. Many users found the course to be a great introduction to the topic, providing them with a solid foundation for further learning.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Highly informative content

Pros from User Reviews

  • In-depth coverage of the subject matter
  • Engaging and interactive learning experience
  • Well-structured course materials
  • Great introduction to the topic
  • Excellent preparation for further studies

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • Course content may be overwhelming for beginners
  • Limited resources for practical application
  • Some technical issues with the online platform
  • Lack of interaction with the instructors
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Olga Moiseeva
National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
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