Legislative framework of nuclear security in the Republic of Serbia

Abstract

The paper presents the concept and characteristics of nuclear security, the elements of the nu- clear safety strategy, the legislative framework and the most important solutions from the Law on Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Security. At the international level, the most important entity in this field is the International Atomic Energy Agency, while at the national level, most important is the Directorate for Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Security of Serbia. An important role is played by the Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences as the most referential scientific institution in this field, as well as the operational bodies - Nuclear Facilities of Serbia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Defence, and the Serbian Armed Forces. Engagement of these bodies is carried out in regular peacetime circumstances, emergency situations and wartime. The most important challenges, risks and threats to nuclear security of Serbia were pointed out as well as the need to harmonize norms, procedures and processes in purpose of the strengthening institutional mechanisms in the field of nuclear security.