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India nuclear deal protects USA nuclear companies from legal action after accidents

uranium-enrichmentSuppliers Can’t Be Sued For Accidents, Operators Can: Details of Nuclear Deal With US NDTV NEW DELHI, 8 Feb 15 :  The Indian government has released details of its nuclear agreement, which was sealed in meetings between India and the US, during US President Barack Obama’s recent visit to India.

The two countries have come to agreement on points ranging from liability in the event of mishaps to the tracking of supplied nuclear material.
Here are some of the points, which have been made public by the Ministry of External Affairs:
  • On the controversial issue of tracking of supplied nuclear fissile material by the US, India has refused, saying it will only go by IAEA safeguards.
  • In case of a nuclear accident, the victims cannot sue the suppliers for damage. It is only the operators of a plant who can be taken to court…….

February 9, 2015 - Posted by | general

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