THE IMPACT OF EGYPT'S ACCESSION TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL FOR THE NUCLEAR LEGISLATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE

The topic of the article relates to the legal framework for nuclear material security represented in the Convention on thePhysical Protection of Nuclear Material, which provides for certain levels of physical protection during the internationaltransfer 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 andother unauthorized acts directed against nuclear or other radioactive materials and related facilities and activities andurges states parties to track them down and adopt a system for extradition or prosecution of criminals. This article aims tohighlight the importance of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material in completing the legislativeinfrastructure of countries wishing to acquire a nuclear program, as it is one of the important legal tributaries to avoid thedangers resulting from the illicit trade in nuclear materials, their seizure, and their illegal use, sabotage or sabotage ofnuclear facilities, Eliminate the threats posed by international terrorism and organized crime. The article also aims toshed light on the legal problems that hinder the achievement of the desired goals of the nuclear programs if the codes ofconduct regarding the safety and security of radioactive sources are not followed, and that stem from the materialprotection 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 necessaryfor the Egyptian nuclear program through Egypt's accession to the Convention on the Physical Protection of NuclearMaterial, so that through this, an integrated legal environment of services and support is available to ensure thepreparation of the nuclear program to the fullest extent, raise its growth rates, and increase its efficiency, which leads Toincrease the chances of its success and its sustainability, by imposing prior protection on the prohibited activities, thuscontributing to their elimination. The article presented the infrastructure of the Egyptian nuclear legislation, in particularthe law on regulating nuclear and radiological activities and its implementing regulations, and the Egyptian system foraccounting and control of nuclear materials to demonstrate the adequacy of these legislations to fully protect nuclearmaterials, and whether they cover important aspects related to supporting nuclear non-proliferation and combatingterrorism. Strengthening the physical protection of nuclear materials and nuclear facilities for peaceful purposes. Theconclusion of the article that Egypt's accession to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material willstrengthen the infrastructure for nuclear legislation, and then strengthen and maintain the security of the Egyptiannuclear program, in addition to strengthening international cooperation in developing effective measures thatguarantee the physical protection of nuclear materials. And nuclear facilities, without prejudice to national sovereigntyor prejudice to the nuclear technology necessary for a peaceful nuclear program.