Towards Fusion Energy: The UK Government's proposals for a regulatory framework for fusion energy

Fusion could be the ultimate clean power solution, representing a low carbon, safe, continuous and effectively unlimited source of energy. The UK is widely recognised as a world-leader in the most promising fusion technologies. This consultation seeks views on the future regulatory framework for fusion energy and covers regulation of: Occupational and public health and safety Environmental protection Planning consent Third party liabilities Security and Safeguards for radioactive material This consultation is open to anyone with an interest in this area but in particular we would like to hear from: Industry Members of the public Academia Interest groups International organisations Nuclear risk insurers Separately the Government has published its Fusion Strategy which provides important context to this consultation. This sets out how the UK Gover