UK Statutory Instrument
2003
United Kingdom
Nuclear Industries Security Regulations 2003
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
12 compliance obligations, 1 practical guide
Penalty landscape
2 of 12 obligations carry up to 2 years imprisonment. 10 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Responsible Person 6
- Operator 4
- Any Person 2
Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
Supporting — topic alignment
1 guidesOther Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Responsible Persons also bound by 56 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- MH(CT)(S)A 2003 2003 45 duties
- Climate Change Levy (General) Regulations 2001 2001 24 duties
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England/Wales comparison) 2005 22 duties
- The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 1995 21 duties
- The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 1995 16 duties
Operators also bound by 125 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 71 duties
- Payment Services Regulations 2017 2017 41 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 34 duties
- The Quarries Regulations 1999 1999 31 duties
- Reservoirs Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 2015 22 duties
Any Person also bound by 749 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 110 duties
- Licensing Act 2003 2003 105 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 97 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 86 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1 — INTRODUCTORY
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Part 2 — SECURITY OF NUCLEAR PREMISES
Maintenance of security
- Maintain and follow approved security standards for nuclear premises Responsible Person
Temporary security plans during building works etc.
- Submit a temporary security plan for nuclear premises building works Responsible Person
Requirement for approval of relevant personnel
- Ensure certain staff are background checked and approved by the government Responsible Person
Reports by responsible persons
- Report security incidents at nuclear premises within 24 hours Responsible Person
Directions to responsible persons
- Comply with security directions from the Secretary of State Responsible Person
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Part 3 — SECURITY OF TRANSPORT OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL
Requirement for Category I/II nuclear material and Category III nuclear material to be transported by approved carriers
- Use only approved carriers to transport nuclear material Responsible Person
Duties of approved carriers: general
- Comply with transport security statements and vet personnel Operator
Reports by carriers
- Report security incidents involving nuclear material transport Operator
Duties relating to particular transports of Category I/II nuclear material
- Submit and follow a transport security plan for Class A nuclear material Operator
Directions to carriers
- Comply with security directions from the Secretary of State Operator
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Part 4 — SECURITY OF SENSITIVE NUCLEAR INFORMATION
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Part 5 — GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
Offences
2 years imprisonment- Fail to comply with nuclear security regulations Any Person
Transport by ship
2 years imprisonment- Fail to meet nuclear transport obligations for ship entry Any Person
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Other sections — not classified into a Part
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CATEGORIES OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Office for Nuclear Regulation
Independent regulator for nuclear safety and security. Issues nuclear site licences. Regulates nuclear installations, transport, and safeguards.
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