Explain the Nuclear law

Nuclear law

Nuclear Law is a branch of International Law that surrounds, regulates and administers issues regarding nuclear weapons. It is also associated with issues pertaining to the use of nuclear technology  for  peaceful  purposes,  as  well  as  issues  on  the  safety  of  various  institutional operations (e.g. industrial, governmental etc) associated with nuclear technology. The scope of nuclear law is a lot wider in terms of coverage and regulations than what most people think (for instance, nuclear bombs etc). Some of the points to be taken under consideration are the relevant texts that govern the transfer of nuclear material for peaceful purposes and the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons. The highly controversial and problematic issue of dual use of technology for peaceful and potentially military purposes will also be discussed.