UK Arbitration Law

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The Arbitration Act 1996

The Arbitration Act 1996 is the primary legislation governing arbitration in England and Wales, Northern Ireland, and (with modifications) Scotland. Section 1 of the Act establishes three general principles that inform its interpretation: the fair resolution of disputes by an impartial tribunal without unnecessary delay or expense; the parties’ freedom to agree on how disputes are resolved, subject only to necessary safeguards in the public interest; and the court’s limited role, with the principle of non-intervention in arbitral proceedings. The Act represented a significant modernisation of English arbitration law, codifying the common law in a comprehensive statutory framework designed to support London’s position as a leading centre for international arbitration. The Act’s structure reflects the UNCITRAL Model Law’s influence, though it was drafted to preserve distinctive features of English arbitration practice.

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UK Arbitration Law

The Arbitration Act 1996