Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998
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The Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998 is a UK law that implements the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty domestically by criminalizing nuclear test explosions and providing for related inspection powers.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998 canonical | 2 |
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Target entity: Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998 Context triple: [Nuclear weapons policy of the United Kingdom, domesticLegislation, Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998]
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Statute of the IAEA
The Statute of the IAEA is the founding international treaty that establishes the International Atomic Energy Agency’s mandate, structure, and functions in promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy and safeguarding against nuclear proliferation.
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 is a U.S. law that strengthened controls on nuclear exports and promoted international safeguards to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons while supporting peaceful nuclear cooperation.
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Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty is an international agreement that bans all nuclear explosions for both civilian and military purposes, aiming to constrain nuclear weapons development and promote global nonproliferation.
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Nuclear weapons policy of the United Kingdom
The nuclear weapons policy of the United Kingdom encompasses the country's strategic doctrine, legal frameworks, and international agreements governing the development, deployment, and potential use of its nuclear arsenal.
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Atomic Energy Act of 1954
The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 is a landmark U.S. law that established the framework for civilian and military uses of nuclear energy, including regulation, licensing, and promotion of nuclear power and technology.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998 Target entity description: The Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998 is a UK law that implements the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty domestically by criminalizing nuclear test explosions and providing for related inspection powers.
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A.
Statute of the IAEA
The Statute of the IAEA is the founding international treaty that establishes the International Atomic Energy Agency’s mandate, structure, and functions in promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy and safeguarding against nuclear proliferation.
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B.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 is a U.S. law that strengthened controls on nuclear exports and promoted international safeguards to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons while supporting peaceful nuclear cooperation.
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C.
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty is an international agreement that bans all nuclear explosions for both civilian and military purposes, aiming to constrain nuclear weapons development and promote global nonproliferation.
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D.
Nuclear weapons policy of the United Kingdom
The nuclear weapons policy of the United Kingdom encompasses the country's strategic doctrine, legal frameworks, and international agreements governing the development, deployment, and potential use of its nuclear arsenal.
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E.
Atomic Energy Act of 1954
The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 is a landmark U.S. law that established the framework for civilian and military uses of nuclear energy, including regulation, licensing, and promotion of nuclear power and technology.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
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United Kingdom statute ⓘ |
| appliesTo | persons within the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom ⓘ |
| areaOfLaw |
arms control law
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criminal law ⓘ international law implementation ⓘ |
| consequence |
creates criminal offences for nuclear test explosions
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enables inspections to verify compliance with nuclear test ban obligations ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| implements | Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| languageOfDocument | English ⓘ |
| legalEffect | criminalizes nuclear test explosions ⓘ |
| legislativeBody |
British Parliament
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surface form:
Parliament of the United Kingdom
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| providesFor | inspection powers related to nuclear explosions ⓘ |
| purpose |
to implement the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty in United Kingdom law
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to prohibit nuclear test explosions ⓘ to provide for inspections related to nuclear explosions ⓘ |
| region | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| regulates | conduct relating to nuclear test explosions ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
United Kingdom nuclear weapons policy
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United Kingdom obligations under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty ⓘ |
| shortTitle | Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998 self-link ⓘ |
| status | in force ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
international arms control
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nuclear explosions ⓘ nuclear weapons testing ⓘ |
| treatyRelationship | domestic implementation of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty ⓘ |
| typeOfProhibition | nuclear test explosion ⓘ |
| yearOfAct | 1998 ⓘ |
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Subject: Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998 Description of subject: The Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998 is a UK law that implements the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty domestically by criminalizing nuclear test explosions and providing for related inspection powers.
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