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R06Define tolerability of risk
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Government Response: Expert advisory panel on Tolerability of Risk

The Government will convene an expert advisory panel to examine the Tolerability of Risk (ToR) framework as applied to the nuclear sector. The panel will report by June 2026, aligning with the original target date. Notably, the Government has stated that the panel will not review the ToR framework itself or the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model, which may limit the scope of reform compared to the Taskforce's ambition for Government to take direct responsibility for defining tolerability levels.

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Source: Policy PaperDESNZ, March 2026

Impact on Overall Status

Confidence changed to: high
Expert panel commissioned; scope excludes ToR framework and LNT review.
Recommendation Context
Chapter: Chapter 6: Risk Management & Proportionality
Owner: DESNZ + 2 co-owners
Current Status: On Track
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