The Research and Legislative Reference Bureau of the National Diet Library issues a quarterly magazine “Foreign Legislation.” It provides information, analyses and translations of foreign legislation relevant to public policy issues of current interest in Japan.
Global warming has become a major issue all over the world, and nuclear power has gained attention as a replacement of fossil fuels. But although some countries have returned to nuclear power or are developing new reactors, there are strong concerns about its safety.
The articles of the latest issue of “Foreign Legislation” focus on the nuclear policy of major countries with analyses and translations of related legislation.