THE IMPACT OF EGYPT'S ACCESSION TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL FOR THE NUCLEAR LEGISLATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE
Authors: M. Atout Osama, 
Published: April 2021

The topic of the article relates to the legal framework for nuclear material security represented in the Convention on the
Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, which provides for certain levels of physical protection during the international
transfer of nuclear materials, and sets a general framework for cooperation between states in the field of protection,
recovery, and return of stolen nuclear materials, in addition to that it aims to prevent and detect Addressing criminal and
other unauthorized acts directed against nuclear or other radioactive materials and related facilities and activities and
urges states parties to track them down and adopt a system for extradition or prosecution of criminals. This article aims to
highlight the importance of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material in completing the legislative
infrastructure of countries wishing to acquire a nuclear program, as it is one of the important legal tributaries to avoid the
dangers resulting from the illicit trade in nuclear materials, their seizure, and their illegal use, sabotage or sabotage of
nuclear facilities, Eliminate the threats posed by international terrorism and organized crime. The article also aims to
shed light on the legal problems that hinder the achievement of the desired goals of the nuclear programs if the codes of
conduct regarding the safety and security of radioactive sources are not followed, and that stem from the material
protection Convention, and the case of illegal possession or use of radioactive material or a radioactive nuclear device,
or assault Nuclear facilities and their harm. The article reviewed the need to complete the legal infrastructure necessary
for the Egyptian nuclear program through Egypt's accession to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear
Material, so that through this, an integrated legal environment of services and support is available to ensure the
preparation of the nuclear program to the fullest extent, raise its growth rates, and increase its efficiency, which leads To
increase the chances of its success and its sustainability, by imposing prior protection on the prohibited activities, thus
contributing to their elimination. The article presented the infrastructure of the Egyptian nuclear legislation, in particular
the law on regulating nuclear and radiological activities and its implementing regulations, and the Egyptian system for
accounting and control of nuclear materials to demonstrate the adequacy of these legislations to fully protect nuclear
materials, and whether they cover important aspects related to supporting nuclear non-proliferation and combating
terrorism. Strengthening the physical protection of nuclear materials and nuclear facilities for peaceful purposes. The
conclusion of the article that Egypt's accession to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material will
strengthen the infrastructure for nuclear legislation, and then strengthen and maintain the security of the Egyptian
nuclear program, in addition to strengthening international cooperation in developing effective measures that
guarantee the physical protection of nuclear materials. And nuclear facilities, without prejudice to national sovereignty
or prejudice to the nuclear technology necessary for a peaceful nuclear program.