Title :
Radiation systems and the law
Author_Institution :
Hepworth & Chadwick, Leeds, UK
Abstract :
The author concentrates on the main aspects of civil law which relate to radiation systems. Under civil law there are three main areas of potential liability namely contract, tort (specifically the tort of negligence) and product liability. Each of these is dealt with in turn
Keywords :
legislation; radiation protection; European Community law; UK law; civil law; contractual liability; product liability; radiation systems; tort;
Conference_Titel :
Radiation Protection - the Role of Safety-Related Control Systems, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
