Tchernobyl et le problème des obligations internationales relatives aux accidents nucléaires

In: Politique étrangère: revue trimestrielle publiée par l'Institut Français des Relations Internationales, Band 51, Heft 4, S. 1035-1054

Abstract

Chernobyl and the Problem of International Responsibility for Nudear Accidents, by Pierre Strohl
Even before the nudear industries started to operate, rigorous protective and safety regulations were legislated, at least in Western countries. International coopration produced a high quality and relatively homogeneous judicial System which covered a fairly wide geographical area. This headstart, for which legitimate satisfaction was felt, may have induced complacency, at least at an international level, and led to subsequent inattention to the need to adapt the original regulations to changing conditions in the growing industry. During the 25 years since the érection of the first civilian reactors, international interdependence has increased and attitudes have changed largely thanks to progress in communications technology. It should be stressed that considérable progress has been made in international nudear law since Chernobyl and it will no doubt undergo significant further improvement in the future. Fundamental principles will probably remain unchanged but international ties and obligations between adjacent countries will be strengthened.