ASSESSING THE ROLE OF UAE LEGISLATION IN COVERING NUCLEAR DAMAGES A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

The use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes results in serious harm to human beings in their right to life, the safety of their body and the environment in which they live, so the international community has sought to conclude agreements governing those peaceful uses and establishing rules to compensate for their damages, and the United Arab Emirates has recognized the importance of the use of nuclear energy in electricity generation as one of the pillars of sustainable development, and has recognized the importance of passing legislation establishing the rules for compensation for damages for such uses, however. These rules did not guarantee that the injured would receive full compensation in all cases.