Safety in law – legal bases for safety-related decisions on technology in Germany: hazard, risk, residual risk and best-possible safety in nuclear disposal

Emanuel, Florian

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/sand-2-265-2023

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https://doi.org/10.5194/sand-2-265-2023

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https://doi.org/10.5194/sand-2-265-2023

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06 Sep 2023

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| 06 Sep 2023

Safety in law – legal bases for safety-related decisions on technology in Germany: hazard, risk, residual risk and best-possible safety in nuclear disposal

Florian Emanuel

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Short summary

Law is both a catalyst and a driver for safety. Different countries apply different legal approaches to safety. This oral presentation aims at describing the main characteristics and basic description for the legal system handling risk and safety in Germany (and how it is applied to nuclear technology).