Where non-compliance with the conditions of authorisation is identified, the NNR may initiate enforcement actions. Enforcement actions are designed to respond to non-compliances with specified conditions and requirements. The enforcement actions are commensurate with the seriousness of the non-compliance and may take the form of written warnings, penalties, curtailment of operations, suspension of the authorisation, or ultimately withdrawal of the authorisation. In all cases, the holder of the authorisation is required to remedy the non-compliance by:

• Performing a thorough investigation in accordance with an agreed timescale; and
• Taking all necessary measures to prevent recurrence.
• In certain instances, the NNR has performed its own investigation.
• Providing assurance of safety performance of holders of a nuclear authorisation through inspections, audits, investigations and taking of enforcement action for identified non-compliances.
• Strengthening independent analytical verification capability and capacity within the NNR.
• Enhancing regulatory Programmes and the application of safety focused research.