Treaties related to nuclear weapons

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (1968)

A Treaty entered into force on March 5, 1970. Also called "the NPT". Local HTML version.

South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty (1985)

A treaty entered into force December 11, 1986 to establish a nuclear free zone in the region and to keep the region free of environmental pollution by radioactive wastes. Local HTML version.

New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act

An Act to establish in New Zealand a Nuclear Free Zone, to promote and encourage an active and effective contribution by New Zealand to the essential process of disarmament and international arms control, and to implement in New Zealand the following treaties... HTML version via Kiwiland.

Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT underground tests only) 1963

To obtain an agreement on general and complete disarmament under strict international control in accordance with the objectives of the United Nations; to put an end to the armaments race and eliminate incentives to the production and testing of all kinds of weapons, including nuclear weapons. Gopher version.

Threshold Test Ban Treaty and Protocol 1974, 1990

Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the limitation of underground nuclear weapon tests. Signed at Moscow July 3, 1974. Gopher version.

Peaceful Nuclear Explosion Treaty and Protocol 1976, 1990

Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on underground nuclear explosions for peaceful purposes. Signed at Washington and Moscow May 28, 1976. Gopher version.

Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty 1968

Gopher version.

Nuclear Weapons on Sea-bed Treaty 1971

Treaty on the prohibition of the emplacement of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction on the sea-bed and the ocean floor and in the subsoil thereof. Signed in London, Moscow and Washington February 11, 1971. Gopher version.

Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage 1963

To establish minimum standards to provide financial protection against damage resulting from peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Signed in Vienna May 21, 1963. Gopher version.

Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials 1980

To facilitate the safe transfer of nuclear material and to establish effective measures for its physical protection. Gopher version.

Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy 1960

To ensure adequate and equitable compensation for persons who suffer damage caused by nuclear incidents, whilst ensuring that the development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes is not thereby hindered. To unify the basic rules in various countries relating to liability incurred for such damage. Gopher version.

Convention Supplementary to Paris Convention on 3rd Party Liability Nuclear Energy 1982

To supplement the measures contained in the Paris Convention with a view to increasing the amount of compensation for damage which might result from the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Gopher version.

South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty 1985

Gopher version.

Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident 1986

To provide relevant information about nuclear accidents as early as possible in order that transboundary radiological consequences can be minimised. Gopher version.

Convention Assistance in Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency 1986

To facilitate the prompt provision of assistance in the event of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency. Gopher version.

Joint Protocol on Application of the Vienna and Paris Conventions 1988

To establish a special link between the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage of 21 May 1963 and the Paris Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy of 29 July 1960 and eliminate possible conflicts arising from the simultaneous application of both Conventions to a Nuclear Incident. Gopher version.

Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere , in Outer Space and Under Water

To prohibit nuclear weapon test explosions or other nuclear explosions in the atmosphere or in outer space, under water, including territorial waters or the high seas, or where such an explosion would cause radioactive debris to be present outside the territorial limits of the State under whose jurisdiction or control such explosion is conducted. Dated (5 Aug 63). Text version from Tufts University.

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

Dated (1 Jul 68). Text version from Tufts University.

South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty

Dated (6 Aug 85). Text version from Tufts University.

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