Nuclear regulation
Public-law framework governing nuclear safety, security, licensing, waste management, decommissioning and liability for nuclear installations.
Nuclear regulation is a highly specialised field governing the authorisation, construction, operation, modification and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. It covers safety standards, radiation protection, emergency preparedness, physical security, safeguards, radioactive waste and financial provisioning for shutdown and disposal. In Switzerland, nuclear energy is subject to federal oversight and strong public-law controls, with long-term waste management and decommissioning obligations remaining central. Liability for nuclear damage follows specific regimes distinct from ordinary tort law. Comparative issues include phase-out policies, licence extensions, international safety standards and cross-border consultation for installations near borders.