This IMechE conference, held in London, 2001, is concerned with the decommissioning of nuclear plants. The contributors provide experience of real projects and their safe conclusions. All aspects of this costly, highly sensitive and potentially hazardous operation are discussed and presented. Topics include: finance and policy; regulation, compliance and international co-operation; liabilities management; public perception, innovation; learning from other industries; contract mangement; implementation; technical visits; monitoring; benchmarking and waste management.