CADU - Dan Fahey's Policy Paper on DU

Dan Fahey's Policy Paper on DU

Dan Fahey from the Military Toxics Project (a partner of CADU in the US) has written an excellent policy paper on DU. The paper includes an overview of the current situation in relation to the use of DU and its potential health effects. It goes on to outline approaches to the problem - health and safety, scientific, legal, economic, human rights, and military necessity. He explores alternatives to DU, and assesses the impediments to getting rid of DU. IN conclusion, he offers a proposed solution which involves more medical and scientific research, and meanwhile, international courts should hold those who use DU accountable for failing to protect soldiers and civilians from exposure. Attempts should be made to persuade governments to abandon use of DU in munitions in favour of alternatives.
The complete paper is available from the CADU office and maybe a useful summary and campaigning tool - please ask and we can send or e-mail it to you.

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From CADU News 3: Winter 1999/2000

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