Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy

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The operator of a nuclear installation shall be liable for damage to or loss of life of any person and damage to or loss of any property upon proof that such loss or damage was caused by a nuclear incident involving either nuclear fuel or radioactive products or waste in, or nuclear substances coming from, such an installation.

Adopted in Paris, July 7, 1960. Entered into force, April 1, 1968.

Parties and years of entry into force: Belgium (1968), Denmark (1974), Finland (1972), France (1968), West Germany (1975), Greece (1970), Italy (1975), the Netherlands (1979), Norway (1973), Portugal (1977), Spain (1968), Sweden (1969), Turkey (1968), United Kingdom (1968).

Treaty amended 1974.