Our arrangements for protection of the environment from nuclear activities and discharges of radiation will not change as a result of leaving the EU and Euratom. We remain committed to ensuring proper protection of people and the environment.

These expectations and requirements are already enshrined in UK legislation, in particular the Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2001, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (in England and Wales, and the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 in Scotland). We will retain our radiation monitoring capability (RIMNET) which enables the UK to detect abnormal levels of radiation in the environment affecting the UK, including those originating from overseas incidents.

Whilst the Euratom Treaty does establish some specific arrangements for reporting and sharing of information, the same principles of engagement and co-operation are embedded within the conventions of the International Atomic Energy Authority (IAEA), notably the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident.

Given that we and other members of Euratom will remain members of the IAEA, the UK will continue to have suitable arrangements in place.