Radiological Terrorism
A resolution to improve world security by boosting police and military budgets.
Category: International Security
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Quintessence of Dust
Description: The United Nations,
Concerned by the threat of terrorist organizations or individuals developing and deploying radiological weapons,
Aware that while radiological dispersion devices are of little military use, they could cause massive disruption if detonated in areas of dense population,
Noting that radiological material that could plausibly be weaponised has wide legitimate application in industry, medicine and research,
Determined to prevent the acquisition of components of radiological weapons by terrorists without restricting their legitimate use,
1. Defines, for the purposes of this resolution:
- a radiological weapon as one whose function is the dispersion of radiological material, but which does not achieve critical mass;
- radiological material as radioactive material which might reasonably have application in construction of a radiological weapon;
2. Prohibits the development, possession, use or transfer of radiological weapons, and any efforts to facilitate or assist in such;
3. Further prohibits the transfer of radiological material to known or suspected terrorists, or to third parties likely to facilitate such transfers;
4. Requires member nations to monitor the activities of any groups operating within their jurisdictions when there is probable cause to believe that they are involved with radiological terrorism;
5. Encourages the sharing of intelligence on such groups, as well as on other risks such as unaccounted-for radiological material;
6. Recommends that member nations prepare emergency response plans in case of radiological attack, including such measures as immediate medical response and continuity of government;
7. Suggests that member nations ensure that emergency response personnel are appropriately trained and equipped to deal with radiological terrorism, such as in the disarming of suspect devices or the provision of required medical aid;
8. Promotes responsible practices and application of appropriate security and control measures in all aspects of research, industry and services using radiological material;
9. Encourages all reasonable measures to detect unauthorised radiological material, such as radiation sensors at ports and major transportation hubs.
