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Uranium Enrichment Technology (Prohibition on Disclosure) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 1818 of 2004).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Nuclear energy Energy conservation/energy production Access-to-information Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force 11 August 2005.
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the disclosure of certain equipment, software and information relating to uranium enrichment technology. Paragraph (1) of regulation 2 contains the prohibition: it covers both intentional and reckless disclosures; and applies not only to disclosures within the United Kingdom but also to disclosures by "United Kingdom persons" abroad. Paragraph (2) defines "reckless". Paragraphs (3) and (4) set out the software, equipment and information to which the prohibition applies. Regulation 3 contains exemptions. Regulations 4 and 5 provide for the Secretary of State to authorise disclosures and for the withdrawal or variation of authorisations. Regulation 6 makes provision for the sending or giving of written documents for the purposes of regulations 4 and 5.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk