This publication provides English translations of key Japanese legislative and administrative texts and other implementing guidance, as well as several commentaries by Japanese experts in the field of third party nuclear liability.

This publication commemorates the International School of Nuclear Law which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2010. The publication is to provide an overview of the international nuclear law instruments, their background, content and development.

Assesses the third party liability and compensation mechanisms that would be implemented by participating countries in the event of a nuclear accident taking place within or near their borders.