United Kingdom

Appendix 1 - International, multilateral and bilateral agreements

Agreements with the IAEA
Amendments of Article VI & XIV.A of the IAEA statute	Ratified:	2 January 2001
Voluntary offer INFCIRC/263	Entry into force:	14 August 1978
Additional Protocol  (GOV/1998/30)	Signature:	22 September 1998
Improved procedures for designation of safeguards inspectors	Both proposals not acceptable. Offers support in improving procedures	17 February 1989
Agreement on privileges and immunities	Entry into force:	19 September 1961
Supplementary agreement on provision of technical assistance  (for Hong Kong) by the IAEA	Entry into force:	4 February 1983
Other relevant international treaties
NPT	Entry into force:	27 November 1968
EURATOM	Member
Convention on physical protection of nuclear material	Entry into force:	6 October 1991
Convention on early notification of a nuclear accident	Entry into force:	12 March 1990
Convention on assistance in the case of a nuclear accident or  radiological emergency	Entry into force:	12 March 1990
Vienna conventions on civil liability for nuclear damage	Signature:	11 November 1964
Paris conventions on civil liability for nuclear damage	Signature:	23 February 1966
Joint protocol	Signature:	21 September 1988
Protocol to Amend the Vienna Convention  on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage	Not signed
Convention on Supplementary  Compensation for Nuclear Damage	Not signed
Convention on nuclear safety	Entry into force:	24 October 1996
Joint convention on the safety of spent fuel management and on the safety of radioactive waste management	Entry into force:	18 June 2001
ZANGGER Committee	Member
Nuclear Export Guidelines	Adopted
Acceptance of NUSS Codes	Summary: Codes found appropriate as guidelines. Generally consistent with national regulatory requirements.	11 October 1988
Nuclear Suppliers Group	Member

Appendix 2 -Directory of the main organisations, institutions and companies involved in nuclear power related activities

This is an edited extract from the IAEA Country Nuclear Power Profile of the UK compiled in 2003. The complete entry is available from the IAEA.

Last updated: 20 September 2007