Energy law and policy issues: A critical analysis of the recurring law and policy issues of nuclear power as an alternative source of low-carbon in the United Kingdom.
This thesis analyses the recurring law and policy issues of nuclear power as an alternative source of low carbon energy supply in the United Kingdom (UK). In so doing, it starts by examining the justifications for the use of nuclear power in the twenty- first century. These include: the issue of climate change and energy security; both of course have been extensively debated at the international and national levels to require urgent action. However in light of the recent Fukushima nuclear power disaster in Japan, this thesis explains that there has been a rethinking of the use of nuclear power by some countries, while others such as the UK are adamant to expand its use despite the safety concerns that are associated with it. Against the background of these concerns and its inherent issues, 1 consider in depth the various international, European Union (EU), and national regulations that are applicable to the safe use of nuclear power. Thus, this thesis concludes that these safety concerns and its inherent issues must be addressed for nuclear power to have a place in the UK society
