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• (5) Where the period is a period of seven days or less which would include a Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday in the place where anything which has to be done within the period falls to be done, that day shall be excluded.

In relation to England and Wales or Northern Ireland, a “public holiday” means Christmas Day, Good Friday or a day which under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 is a bank holiday.

Power of court to extend time limits relating to arbitral proceedings.

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• (1) Unless the parties otherwise agree, the court may by order extend any time limit agreed by them in relation to any matter relating to the arbitral proceedings or specified in any provision of this Part having effect in default of such agreement.

This section does not apply to a time limit to which section 12 applies (power of court to extend time for beginning arbitral proceedings, &c.).

• (2) An application for an order may be made—

• (a) by any party to the arbitral proceedings (upon notice to the other parties and to the tribunal), or

• (b) by the arbitral tribunal (upon notice to the parties).

• (3) The court shall not exercise its power to extend a time limit unless it is satisfied—

• (a) that any available recourse to the tribunal, or to any arbitral or other institution or person vested by the parties with power in that regard, has first been exhausted, and

• (b) that a substantial injustice would otherwise be done.

• (4) The court’s power under this section may be exercised whether or not the time has already expired.

• (5) An order under this section may be made on such terms as the court thinks fit.

• (6) The leave of the court is required for any appeal from a decision of the court under this section.

Notice and other requirements in connection with legal proceedings.

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• (1) References in this Part to an application, appeal or other step in relation to legal proceedings being taken “upon notice” to the other parties to the arbitral proceedings, or to the tribunal, are to such notice of the originating process as is required by rules of court and do not impose any separate requirement.

• (2) Rules of court shall be made—

• (a) requiring such notice to be given as indicated by any provision of this Part, and

• (b) as to the manner, form and content of any such notice.

• (3) Subject to any provision made by rules of court, a requirement to give notice to the tribunal of legal proceedings shall be construed—

• (a) if there is more than one arbitrator, as a requirement to give notice to each of them; and

• (b) if the tribunal is not fully constituted, as a requirement to give notice to any arbitrator who has been appointed.

• (4) References in this Part to making an application or appeal to the court within a specified period are to the issue within that period of the appropriate originating process in accordance with rules of court.

• (5) Where any provision of this Part requires an application or appeal to be made to the court within a specified time, the rules of court relating to the reckoning of periods, the extending or abridging of periods, and the consequences of not taking a step within the period prescribed by the rules, apply in relation to that requirement.

• (6) Provision may be made by rules of court amending the provisions of this Part—

• (a) with respect to the time within which any application or appeal to the court must be made,

• (b) so as to keep any provision made by this Part in relation to arbitral proceedings in step with the corresponding provision of rules of court applying in relation to proceedings in the court, or

• (c) so as to keep any provision made by this Part in relation to legal proceedings in step with the corresponding provision of rules of court applying generally in relation to proceedings in the court.

• (7) Nothing in this section affects the generality of the power to make rules of court.

Saving for certain matters governed by common law.

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• (1) Nothing in this Part shall be construed as excluding the operation of any rule of law consistent with the provisions of this Part, in particular, any rule of law as to—

• (a) matters which are not capable of settlement by arbitration;

• (b) the effect of an oral arbitration agreement; or

• (c) the refusal of recognition or enforcement of an arbitral award on grounds of public policy.

• (2) Nothing in this Act shall be construed as reviving any jurisdiction of the court to set aside or remit an award on the ground of errors of fact or law on the face of the award.

Minor definitions.

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• (1) In this Part—

• “arbitrator”, unless the context otherwise requires, includes an umpire;

• “available arbitral process”, in relation to any matter, includes any process of appeal to or review by an arbitral or other institution or person vested by the parties with powers in relation to that matter;

• “claimant”, unless the context otherwise requires, includes a counterclaimant, and related expressions shall be construed accordingly;

• “dispute” includes any difference;

• “emergency arbitrator” means an individual appointed as mentioned in section 41A(1);

• “enactment” includes an enactment contained in Northern Ireland legislation;

• “legal proceedings” means civil proceedings in England and Wales in the High Court or the county court or in Northern Ireland in the High Court or a county court;

• “peremptory order” means an order made under section 41(5) or 41A(2), or made in exercise of any corresponding power conferred by the parties;

• “premises” includes land, buildings, moveable structures, vehicles, vessels, aircraft and hovercraft;

• “question of law” means—for a court in England and Wales, a question of the law of England and Wales, andfor a court in Northern Ireland, a question of the law of Northern Ireland;

• “substantive jurisdiction”, in relation to an arbitral tribunal, refers to the matters specified in section 30(1)(a) to (c), and references to the tribunal exceeding its substantive jurisdiction shall be construed accordingly.

• (2) References in this Part to a party to an arbitration agreement include any person claiming under or through a party to the agreement.

Index of defined expressions: Part I.

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In this Part the expressions listed below are defined or otherwise explained by the provisions indicated—

Transitional provisions.

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• (1) The provisions of this Part do not apply to arbitral proceedings commenced before the date on which this Part comes into force.

• (2) They apply to arbitral proceedings commenced on or after that date under an arbitration agreement whenever made.

• (3) The above provisions have effect subject to any transitional provision made by an order under section 109(2) (power to include transitional provisions in commencement order).

Part II — Other provisions relating to arbitration

...

Modification of Part I in relation to domestic arbitration agreement.

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Staying of legal proceedings.

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Effectiveness of agreement to exclude court’s jurisdiction.

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Power to repeal or amend sections 85 to 87.

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Consumer arbitration agreements

Application of unfair terms regulations to consumer arbitration agreements.

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• (1) The following sections extend the application of Part 2 (unfair terms) of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 in relation to a term which constitutes an arbitration agreement.

For this purpose “arbitration agreement” means an agreement to submit to arbitration present or future disputes or differences (whether or not contractual).

• (2) In those sections “the Part” means Part 2 (unfair terms) of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

• (3) Those sections apply whatever the law applicable to the arbitration agreement.

Part applies where consumer is a legal person

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The Part applies where the consumer is a legal person as it applies where the consumer is an individual.

Arbitration agreement unfair where modest amount sought.

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• (1) A term which constitutes an arbitration agreement is unfair for the purposes of the Part so far as it relates to a claim for a pecuniary remedy which does not exceed the amount specified by order for the purposes of this section.

• (2) Orders under this section may make different provision for different cases and for different purposes.

• (3) The power to make orders under this section is exercisable—

• (a) for England and Wales, by the Secretary of State with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor,

• (b) for Scotland, by the Secretary of State . . ., and

• (c) for Northern Ireland, by the Department of Economic Development for Northern Ireland with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor.

• (4) Any such order for England and Wales or Scotland shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

• (5) Any such order for Northern Ireland shall be a statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 and shall be subject to negative resolution, within the meaning of section 41(6) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954.

Small claims arbitration in the county court

Exclusion of Part I in relation to small claims arbitration in the county court.

92

Nothing in Part I of this Act applies to arbitration under section 64 of the County Courts Act 1984.

Appointment of judges as arbitrators

Appointment of judges as arbitrators.

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• (1) An eligible High Court judge or an official referee may, if in all the circumstances he thinks fit, accept appointment as a sole arbitrator or as umpire by or by virtue of an arbitration agreement.

• (2) An eligible High Court judge shall not do so unless the Lord Chief Justice has informed him that, having regard to the state of business in the High Court and the Crown Court, he can be made available.

• (3) An official referee shall not do so unless the Lord Chief Justice has informed him that, having regard to the state of official referees’ business, he can be made available.

• (4) The fees payable for the services of an eligible High Court judge or official referee as arbitrator or umpire shall be taken in the High Court.

• (4A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a senior judge (as defined in section 109(5) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise functions of the Lord Chief Justice under this section.

• (5) In this section—

• “arbitration agreement” has the same meaning as in Part I; ...

• “eligible High Court judge” means—a puisne judge of the High Court, ora person acting as a judge of the High Court under or by virtue of section 9(1) of the Senior Courts Act 1981;

• “official referee” means a person nominated under section 68(1)(a) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 to deal with official referees’ business.

• (6) The provisions of Part I of this Act apply to arbitration before a person appointed under this section with the modifications specified in Schedule 2.

Statutory arbitrations

Application of Part I to statutory arbitrations.

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• (1) The provisions of Part I apply to every arbitration under an enactment (a “statutory arbitration”), whether the enactment was passed or made before or after the commencement of this Act, subject to the adaptations and exclusions specified in sections 95 to 98.

• (2) The provisions of Part I do not apply to a statutory arbitration if or to the extent that their application—

• (a) is inconsistent with the provisions of the enactment concerned, with any rules or procedure authorised or recognised by it, or

• (b) is excluded by any other enactment.

• (3) In this section and the following provisions of this Part “enactment”—

• (a) in England and Wales, includes an enactment contained in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978;

• (b) in Northern Ireland, means a statutory provision within the meaning of section 1(f) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954.

General adaptation of provisions in relation to statutory arbitrations.

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• (1) The provisions of Part I apply to a statutory arbitration—

• (a) as if the arbitration were pursuant to an arbitration agreement and as if the enactment were that agreement, and

• (b) as if the persons by and against whom a claim subject to arbitration in pursuance of the enactment may be or has been made were parties to that agreement.

• (2) Every statutory arbitration shall be taken to have its seat in England and Wales or, as the case may be, in Northern Ireland.

Specific adaptations of provisions in relation to statutory arbitrations.

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• (1) The following provisions of Part I apply to a statutory arbitration with the following adaptations.

• (2) In section 30(1) (competence of tribunal to rule on its own jurisdiction), the reference in paragraph (a) to whether there is a valid arbitration agreement shall be construed as a reference to whether the enactment applies to the dispute or difference in question.

• (3) Section 35 (consolidation of proceedings and concurrent hearings) applies only so as to authorise the consolidation of proceedings, or concurrent hearings in proceedings, under the same enactment.

• (4) Section 46 (rules applicable to substance of dispute) applies with the omission of subsection (1)(b) (determination in accordance with considerations agreed by parties).

Provisions excluded from applying to statutory arbitrations.

97

The following provisions of Part I do not apply in relation to a statutory arbitration—

• (a) section 8 (whether agreement discharged by death of a party);

• (b) section 12 (power of court to extend agreed time limits);

• (c) sections 9(5), 10(2) and 71(4) (restrictions on effect of provision that award condition precedent to right to bring legal proceedings).

Power to make further provision by regulations.

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• (1) The Secretary of State may make provision by regulations for adapting or excluding any provision of Part I in relation to statutory arbitrations in general or statutory arbitrations of any particular description.

• (2) The power is exercisable whether the enactment concerned is passed or made before or after the commencement of this Act.

• (3) Regulations under this section shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

Part III — Recognition and enforcement of certain foreign awards

Enforcement of Geneva Convention awards

Continuation of Part II of the Arbitration Act 1950.

99

Part II of the Arbitration Act 1950 (enforcement of certain foreign awards) continues to apply in relation to foreign awards within the meaning of that Part which are not also New York Convention awards.

Recognition and enforcement of New York Convention awards

New York Convention awards.

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• (1) In this Part a “New York Convention award” means an award made, in pursuance of an arbitration agreement, in the territory of a state (other than the United Kingdom) which is a party to the New York Convention.

• (2) For the purposes of subsection (1) and of the provisions of this Part relating to such awards—

• (a) “arbitration agreement” means an arbitration agreement in writing, and

• (b) an award shall be treated as made at the seat of the arbitration, regardless of where it was signed, despatched or delivered to any of the parties.

In this subsection “agreement in writing” and “seat of the arbitration” have the same meaning as in Part I.

• (3) If Her Majesty by Order in Council declares that a state specified in the Order is a party to the New York Convention, or is a party in respect of any territory so specified, the Order shall, while in force, be conclusive evidence of that fact.

• (4) In this section “the New York Convention” means the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards adopted by the United Nations Conference on International Commercial Arbitration on 10th June 1958.

Recognition and enforcement of awards.

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• (1) A New York Convention award shall be recognised as binding on the persons as between whom it was made, and may accordingly be relied on by those persons by way of defence, set-off or otherwise in any legal proceedings in England and Wales or Northern Ireland.

• (2) A New York Convention award may, by leave of the court, be enforced in the same manner as a judgment or order of the court to the same effect.

As to the meaning of “the court” see section 105.

• (3) Where leave is so given, judgment may be entered in terms of the award.

Evidence to be produced by party seeking recognition or enforcement.

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• (1) A party seeking the recognition or enforcement of a New York Convention award must produce—

• (a) the duly authenticated original award or a duly certified copy of it, and

• (b) the original arbitration agreement or a duly certified copy of it.

• (2) If the award or agreement is in a foreign language, the party must also produce a translation of it certified by an official or sworn translator or by a diplomatic or consular agent.

Refusal of recognition or enforcement.

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• (1) Recognition or enforcement of a New York Convention award shall not be refused except in the following cases.

• (2) Recognition or enforcement of the award may be refused if the person against whom it is invoked proves—

• (a) that a party to the arbitration agreement was (under the law applicable to him) under some incapacity;

• (b) that the arbitration agreement was not valid under the law to which the parties subjected it or, failing any indication thereon, under the law of the country where the award was made;

• (c) that he was not given proper notice of the appointment of the arbitrator or of the arbitration proceedings or was otherwise unable to present his case;

• (d) that the award deals with a difference not contemplated by or not falling within the terms of the submission to arbitration or contains decisions on matters beyond the scope of the submission to arbitration (but see subsection (4));

• (e) that the composition of the arbitral tribunal or the arbitral procedure was not in accordance with the agreement of the parties or, failing such agreement, with the law of the country in which the arbitration took place;

• (f) that the award has not yet become binding on the parties, or has been set aside or suspended by a competent authority of the country in which, or under the law of which, it was made.

• (3) Recognition or enforcement of the award may also be refused if the award is in respect of a matter which is not capable of settlement by arbitration, or if it would be contrary to public policy to recognise or enforce the award.

• (4) An award which contains decisions on matters not submitted to arbitration may be recognised or enforced to the extent that it contains decisions on matters submitted to arbitration which can be separated from those on matters not so submitted.

• (5) Where an application for the setting aside or suspension of the award has been made to such a competent authority as is mentioned in subsection (2)(f), the court before which the award is sought to be relied upon may, if it considers it proper, adjourn the decision on the recognition or enforcement of the award.

It may also on the application of the party claiming recognition or enforcement of the award order the other party to give suitable security.

Saving for other bases of recognition or enforcement.

104

Nothing in the preceding provisions of this Part affects any right to rely upon or enforce a New York Convention award at common law or under section 66.

Part IV — General provisions

Meaning of “the court”: jurisdiction of High Court and county court.

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• (1) In this Act “the court” in relation to England and Wales means the High Court or the county court and in relation to Northern Ireland means the High Court or a county court, subject to the following provisions.

• (2) The Lord Chancellor may by order make provision—

• (za) allocating proceedings under this Act in England and Wales to the High Court or the county court;

• (a) allocating proceedings under this Act in Northern Ireland to the High Court or to county courts; or

• (b) specifying proceedings under this Act which may be commenced or taken only in the High Court or in the county court or (as the case may be) a county court.

• (3) The Lord Chancellor may by order make provision requiring proceedings of any specified description under this Act in relation to which a county court in Northern Ireland has jurisdiction to be commenced or taken in one or more specified county courts.

Any jurisdiction so exercisable by a specified county court is exercisable throughout ... Northern Ireland.

• (3A) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales or the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (as the case may be) before making an order under this section.

• (3B) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

• (3C) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

• (a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

• (b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).

• (4) An order under this section—

• (a) may differentiate between categories of proceedings by reference to such criteria as the Lord Chancellor sees fit to specify, and

• (b) may make such incidental or transitional provision as the Lord Chancellor considers necessary or expedient.

• (5) An order under this section for England and Wales shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

• (6) An order under this section for Northern Ireland shall be a statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 which shall be subject to negative resolution (within the meaning of section 41(6) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954).

Crown application.

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• (1) Part I of this Act applies to any arbitration agreement to which Her Majesty, either in right of the Crown or of the Duchy of Lancaster or otherwise, or the Duke of Cornwall, is a party.

• (2) Where Her Majesty is party to an arbitration agreement otherwise than in right of the Crown, Her Majesty shall be represented for the purposes of any arbitral proceedings—

• (a) where the agreement was entered into by Her Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster, by the Chancellor of the Duchy or such person as he may appoint, and

• (b) in any other case, by such person as Her Majesty may appoint in writing under the Royal Sign Manual.

• (3) Where the Duke of Cornwall is party to an arbitration agreement, he shall be represented for the purposes of any arbitral proceedings by such person as he may appoint.

• (4) References in Part I to a party or the parties to the arbitration agreement or to arbitral proceedings shall be construed, where subsection (2) or (3) applies, as references to the person representing Her Majesty or the Duke of Cornwall.

Consequential amendments and repeals.

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• (1) The enactments specified in Schedule 3 are amended in accordance with that Schedule, the amendments being consequential on the provisions of this Act.

• (2) The enactments specified in Schedule 4 are repealed to the extent specified.

Extent.

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• (1) The provisions of this Act extend to England and Wales and, except as mentioned below, to Northern Ireland.

• (2) The following provisions of Part II do not extend to Northern Ireland—

• section 92 (exclusion of Part I in relation to small claims arbitration in the county court), and

• section 93 and Schedule 2 (appointment of judges as arbitrators).

• (3) Sections 89, 90 and 91 (consumer arbitration agreements) extend to Scotland and the provisions of Schedules 3 and 4 (consequential amendments and repeals) extend to Scotland so far as they relate to enactments which so extend, subject as follows.

• (4) The repeal of the Arbitration Act 1975 extends only to England and Wales and Northern Ireland.

Commencement.

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• (1) The provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may appoint by order made by statutory instrument, and different days may be appointed for different purposes.

• (2) An order under subsection (1) may contain such transitional provisions as appear to the Secretary of State to be appropriate.

Short title.

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This Act may be cited as the Arbitration Act 1996.

SCHEDULE 1

SCHEDULE 2

Introductory

1

In this Schedule “judge-arbitrator” means an eligible High Court judge or official referee appointed as arbitrator or umpire under section 93.

General

2

• (1) Subject to the following provisions of this Schedule, references in Part I to the court shall be construed in relation to a judge-arbitrator, or in relation to the appointment of a judge-arbitrator, as references to the Court of Appeal.

• (2) The references in sections 32(6), 45(6) and 69(8) to the Court of Appeal shall in such a case be construed as references to the Supreme Court.

Arbitrator’s fees

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• (1) The power of the court in section 28(2) to order consideration and adjustment of the liability of a party for the fees of an arbitrator may be exercised by a judge-arbitrator.

• (2) Any such exercise of the power is subject to the powers of the Court of Appeal under sections 24(4) and 25(3) (directions as to entitlement to fees or expenses in case of removal or resignation).

Exercise of court powers in support of arbitration

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• (1) Where the arbitral tribunal consists of or includes a judge-arbitrator the powers of the court under sections 42 to 44 (enforcement of peremptory orders, summoning witnesses, and other court powers) are exercisable by the High Court and also by the judge-arbitrator himself.

• (2) Anything done by a judge-arbitrator in the exercise of those powers shall be regarded as done by him in his capacity as judge of the High Court and have effect as if done by that court.

Nothing in this sub-paragraph prejudices any power vested in him as arbitrator or umpire.

Extension of time for making award

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• (1) The power conferred by section 50 (extension of time for making award) is exercisable by the judge-arbitrator himself.

• (2) Any appeal from a decision of a judge-arbitrator under that section lies to the Court of Appeal with the leave of that court.

Withholding award in case of non-payment

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• (1) The provisions of paragraph 7 apply in place of the provisions of section 56 (power to withhold award in the case of non-payment) in relation to the withholding of an award for non-payment of the fees and expenses of a judge-arbitrator.

• (2) This does not affect the application of section 56 in relation to the delivery of such an award by an arbitral or other institution or person vested by the parties with powers in relation to the delivery of the award.

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• (1) A judge-arbitrator may refuse to deliver an award except upon payment of the fees and expenses mentioned in section 56(1).

• (2) The judge-arbitrator may, on an application by a party to the arbitral proceedings, order that if he pays into the High Court the fees and expenses demanded, or such lesser amount as the judge-arbitrator may specify—

• (a) the award shall be delivered,

• (b) the amount of the fees and expenses properly payable shall be determined by such means and upon such terms as he may direct, and

• (c) out of the money paid into court there shall be paid out such fees and expenses as may be found to be properly payable and the balance of the money (if any) shall be paid out to the applicant.

• (3) For this purpose the amount of fees and expenses properly payable is the amount the applicant is liable to pay under section 28 or any agreement relating to the payment of the arbitrator.

• (4) No application to the judge-arbitrator under this paragraph may be made where there is any available arbitral process for appeal or review of the amount of the fees or expenses demanded.

• (5) Any appeal from a decision of a judge-arbitrator under this paragraph lies to the Court of Appeal with the leave of that court.

• (6) Where a party to arbitral proceedings appeals under sub-paragraph (5), an arbitrator is entitled to appear and be heard.

Correction of award or additional award

8

Subsections (4) to (6) of section 57 (correction of award or additional award: time limit for application or exercise of power) do not apply to a judge-arbitrator.

Costs

9

Where the arbitral tribunal consists of or includes a judge-arbitrator the powers of the court under section 63(4) (determination of recoverable costs) shall be exercised by the High Court.

10

• (1) The power of the court under section 64 to determine an arbitrator’s reasonable fees and expenses may be exercised by a judge-arbitrator.

• (2) Any such exercise of the power is subject to the powers of the Court of Appeal under sections 24(4) and 25(3) (directions as to entitlement to fees or expenses in case of removal or resignation).

Enforcement of award

11

The leave of the court required by section 66 (enforcement of award) may in the case of an award of a judge-arbitrator be given by the judge-arbitrator himself.

Solicitors’ costs

12

The powers of the court to make declarations and orders under the provisions applied by section 75 (power to charge property recovered in arbitral proceedings with the payment of solicitors’ costs) may be exercised by the judge-arbitrator.

Powers of court in relation to service of documents

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• (1) The power of the court under section 77(2) (powers of court in relation to service of documents) is exercisable by the judge-arbitrator.

• (2) Any appeal from a decision of a judge-arbitrator under that section lies to the Court of Appeal with the leave of that court.

Powers of court to extend time limits relating to arbitral proceedings

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• (1) The power conferred by section 79 (power of court to extend time limits relating to arbitral proceedings) is exercisable by the judge-arbitrator himself.

• (2) Any appeal from a decision of a judge-arbitrator under that section lies to the Court of Appeal with the leave of that court.

SCHEDULE 3

Merchant Shipping Act 1894 (c.60)

1

In section 496 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 (provisions as to deposits by owners of goods), after subsection (4) insert—

(5) In subsection (3) the expression “legal proceedings” includes arbitral proceedings and as respects England and Wales and Northern Ireland the provisions of section 14 of the Arbitration Act 1996 apply to determine when such proceedings are commenced.

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Stannaries Court (Abolition) Act 1896 (c.45)

2

In section 4(1) of the Stannaries Court (Abolition) Act 1896 (references of certain disputes to arbitration), for the words from “tried before” to “any such reference” substitute “ referred to arbitration before himself or before an arbitrator agreed on by the parties or an officer of the court ”.

Tithe Act 1936 (c.43)

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Education Act 1944 (c.31)

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Commonwealth Telegraphs Act 1949 (c.39)

5

In section 8(2) of the Commonwealth Telegraphs Act 1949 (proceedings of referees under the Act) for “the Arbitration Acts 1889 to 1934, or the Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937,” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Lands Tribunal Act 1949 (c.42)

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Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c.54)

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Patents Act 1949 (c.87)

8

In section 67 of the Patents Act 1949 (proceedings as to infringement of pre-1978 patents referred to comptroller), for “The Arbitration Acts 1889 to 1934” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

National Health Service (Amendment) Act 1949 (c.93)

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In section 7(8) of the National Health Service (Amendment) Act 1949 (arbitration in relation to hardship arising from the National Health Service Act 1946 or the Act), for “the Arbitration Acts 1889 to 1934” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ” and for “the said Acts” substitute “ Part I of that Act ”.

Arbitration Act 1950 (c.27)

10

In section 36(1) of the Arbitration Act 1950 (effect of foreign awards enforceable under Part II of that Act) for “section 26 of this Act” substitute “ section 66 of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c.33 (N.I.))

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In section 46(2) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (miscellaneous definitions), for the definition of “arbitrator” substitute—

“arbitrator” has the same meaning as in Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996;

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Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c.47)

12

In section 12(1) of the Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (application of provisions of Arbitration Act 1950)—

• (a) for the words from the beginning to “shall apply” substitute “ Sections 45 and 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (which relate to the determination by the court of questions of law) and section 66 of that Act (enforcement of awards) apply ”; and

• (b) for “an arbitration” substitute “ arbitral proceedings ”.

Carriage by Air Act 1961 (c.27)

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• (1) The Carriage by Air Act 1961 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 5(3) (time for bringing proceedings)—

• (a) for “an arbitration” in the first place where it occurs substitute “ arbitral proceedings ”; and

• (b) for the words from “and subsections (3) and (4)” to the end substitute “ and the provisions of section 14 of the Arbitration Act 1996 apply to determine when such proceedings are commenced. ”.

• (3) In section 11(c) (application of section 5 to Scotland)—

• (a) for “subsections (3) and (4)” substitute “ the provisions of section 14 of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”; and

• (b) for “an arbitration” substitute “ arbitral proceedings ”.

Factories Act 1961 (c.34)

14

In the Factories Act 1961, for section 171 (application of Arbitration Act 1950), substitute—

(171) Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 does not apply to proceedings under this Act except in so far as it may be applied by regulations made under this Act.

.

Clergy Pensions Measure 1961 (No. 3)

15

In the Clergy Pensions Measure 1961, section 38(4) (determination of questions), for the words “The Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Transport Act 1962 (c.46)

16

• (1) The Transport Act 1962 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 74(6)(f) (proceedings before referees in pension disputes), for the words “the Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

• (3) In section 81(7) (proceedings before referees in compensation disputes), for the words “the Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

• (4) In Schedule 7, Part IV (pensions), in paragraph 17(5) for the words “the Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Corn Rents Act 1963 (c.14)

17

In the Corn Rents Act 1963, section 1(5) (schemes for apportioning corn rents, &c.), for the words “the Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 (c.14)

18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lands Tribunal and Compensation Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (c.29 (N.I.))

19

In section 9 of the Lands Tribunal and Compensation Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (proceedings of Lands Tribunal), in subsection (3) (where Tribunal acts as arbitrator) for “the Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (c.12)

20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carriage of Goods by Road Act 1965 (c.37)

21

In section 7(2) of the Carriage of Goods by Road Act 1965 (arbitrations: time at which deemed to commence), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

(a) as respects England and Wales and Northern Ireland, the provisions of section 14(3) to (5) of the Arbitration Act 1996 (which determine the time at which an arbitration is commenced) apply;

.

Factories Act (Northern Ireland) 1965 (c.20 (N.I.))

22

In section 171 of the Factories Act (Northern Ireland) 1965 (application of Arbitration Act), for “The Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Commonwealth Secretariat Act 1966 (c.10)

23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1966 (c.41)

24

In the Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1966, for section 3 (application of Arbitration Act 1950 and other enactments) substitute—

(3) (1) The Lord Chancellor may by order direct that any of the provisions contained in sections 36 and 38 to 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (provisions concerning the conduct of arbitral proceedings, &c.) shall apply to such proceedings pursuant to the Convention as are specified in the order with or without any modifications or exceptions specified in the order. (2) Subject to subsection (1), the Arbitration Act 1996 shall not apply to proceedings pursuant to the Convention, but this subsection shall not be taken as affecting section 9 of that Act (stay of legal proceedings in respect of matter subject to arbitration). (3) An order made under this section— (a) may be varied or revoked by a subsequent order so made, and (b) shall be contained in a statutory instrument.

.

Poultry Improvement Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (c.12 (N.I.))

25

In paragraph 10(4) of the Schedule to the Poultry Improvement Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (reference of disputes), for “The Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Industrial and Provident Societies Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c.24 (N.I.))

26

• (1) Section 69 of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (decision of disputes) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (7) (decision of disputes)—

• (a) in the opening words, omit the words from “and without prejudice” to “1937”;

• (b) at the beginning of paragraph (a) insert “ without prejudice to any powers exercisable by virtue of Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996, ”; and

• (c) in paragraph (b) omit “the registrar or” and “registrar or” and for the words from “as might have been granted by the High Court” to the end substitute “ as might be granted by the registrar ”.

• (3) For subsection (8) substitute—

(8) The court or registrar to whom any dispute is referred under subsections (2) to (6) may at the request of either party state a case on any question of law arising in the dispute for the opinion of the High Court.

.

Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (N.I.14)

27

In Article 105(6) of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (arbitrations under the Order), for “the Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c.39)

28

• (1) Section 146 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (2) (solicitor engaged in contentious business), for “section 86(1) of the Solicitors Act 1957” substitute “ section 87(1) of the Solicitors Act 1974 ”.

• (3) In subsection (4) (solicitor in Northern Ireland engaged in contentious business), for the words from “business done” to “Administration of Estates (Northern Ireland) Order 1979” substitute “ contentious business (as defined in Article 3(2) of the Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976. ”.

Friendly Societies Act 1974 (c.46)

29

• (1) The Friendly Societies Act 1974 is amended as follows.

• (2) For section 78(1) (statement of case) substitute—

(1) Any arbitrator, arbiter or umpire to whom a dispute falling within section 76 above is referred under the rules of a registered society or branch may at the request of either party state a case on any question of law arising in the dispute for the opinion of the High Court or, as the case may be, the Court of Session.

.

• (3) In section 83(3) (procedure on objections to amalgamations &c. of friendly societies), for “the Arbitration Act 1950 or, in Northern Ireland, the Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Industry Act 1975 (c.68)

30

In Schedule 3 to the Industry Act (arbitration of disputes relating to vesting and compensation orders), in paragraph 14 (application of certain provisions of Arbitration Acts)—

• (a) for “the Arbitration Act 1950 or, in Northern Ireland, the Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”, and

• (b) for “that Act” substitute “ that Part ”.

Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (N.I.16)

31

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 (c.3)

32

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Patents Act 1977 (c.37)

33

In section 130 of the Patents Act 1977 (interpretation), in subsection (8) (exclusion of Arbitration Act) for “The Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c.23)

34

• (1) The Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 is amended as follows.

• (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• (3) In section 55(2) (rules of court) after paragraph (c) insert—

(cc) providing for any prescribed part of the jurisdiction of the High Court in relation to the trial of any action involving matters of account to be exercised in the prescribed manner by a person agreed by the parties and for the remuneration of any such person;

.

Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (N.I.9)

35

In Schedule 4 to the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (licensing provisions), in paragraph 3, for “The Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (N.I.3)

36

• (1) The County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 is amended as follows.

• (2) In Article 30 (civil jurisdiction exercisable by district judge)—

• (a) for paragraph (2) substitute—

(2) Any order, decision or determination made by a district judge under this Article (other than one made in dealing with a claim by way of arbitration under paragraph (3)) shall be embodied in a decree which for all purposes (including the right of appeal under Part VI) shall have the like effect as a decree pronounced by a county court judge.

;

• (b) for paragraphs (4) and (5) substitute—

(4) Where in any action to which paragraph (1) applies the claim is dealt with by way of arbitration under paragraph (3)— (a) any award made by the district judge in dealing with the claim shall be embodied in a decree which for all purposes (except the right of appeal under Part VI) shall have the like effect as a decree pronounced by a county court judge; (b) the district judge may, and shall if so required by the High Court, state for the determination of the High Court any question of law arising out of an award so made; (c) except as provided by sub-paragraph (b), any award so made shall be final; and (d) except as otherwise provided by county court rules, no costs shall be awarded in connection with the action. (5) Subject to paragraph (4), county court rules may— (a) apply any of the provisions of Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 to arbitrations under paragraph (3) with such modifications as may be prescribed; (b) prescribe the rules of evidence to be followed on any arbitration under paragraph (3) and, in particular, make provision with respect to the manner of taking and questioning evidence. (5A) Except as provided by virtue of paragraph (5)(a), Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 shall not apply to an arbitration under paragraph (3).

.

• (3) After Article 61 insert—

(61A) (1) Article 61 does not apply to a decision of a county court judge made in the exercise of the jurisdiction conferred by Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996. (2) Any party dissatisfied with a decision of the county court made in the exercise of the jurisdiction conferred by any of the following provisions of Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996, namely— (a) section 32 (question as to substantive jurisdiction of arbitral tribunal); (b) section 45 (question of law arising in course of arbitral proceedings); (c) section 67 (challenging award of arbitral tribunal: substantive jurisdiction); (d) section 68 (challenging award of arbitral tribunal: serious irregularity); (e) section 69 (appeal on point of law), may, subject to the provisions of that Part, appeal from that decision to the Court of Appeal. (3) Any party dissatisfied with any decision of a county court made in the exercise of the jurisdiction conferred by any other provision of Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 may, subject to the provisions of that Part, appeal from that decision to the High Court. (4) The decision of the Court of Appeal on an appeal under paragraph (2) shall be final.

.

Supreme Court Act 1981 (c.54)

37

• (1) The Supreme Court Act 1981 is amended as follows.

• (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• (3) In section 151 (interpretation, &c.), in the definition of “arbitration agreement”, for “the Arbitration Act 1950 by virtue of section 32 of that Act;” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996; ”.

Merchant Shipping (Liner Conferences) Act 1982 (c.37)

38

In section 7(5) of the Merchant Shipping (Liner Conferences) Act 1982 (stay of legal proceedings), for the words from “section 4(1)” to the end substitute “ section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (which also provides for the staying of legal proceedings). ”.

Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (N.I.12)

39

In Article 14 of the Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (application of provisions of Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937)—

• (a) for the words from the beginning to “shall apply” substitute “ Section 45 and 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (which relate to the determination by the court of questions of law) and section 66 of that Act (enforcement of awards) ” apply; and

• (b) for “an arbitration” substitute “ arbitral proceedings ”.

Mental Health Act 1983 (c.20)

40

In section 78 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (procedure of Mental Health Review Tribunals), in subsection (9) for “The Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Registered Homes Act 1984 (c.23)

41

In section 43 of the Registered Homes Act 1984 (procedure of Registered Homes Tribunals), in subsection (3) for “The Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Housing Act 1985 (c.68)

42

In section 47(3) of the Housing Act 1985 (agreement as to determination of matters relating to service charges) for “section 32 of the Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c.70)

43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Credit Unions (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (N.I.12)

44

• (1) Article 72 of the Credit Unions (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (decision of disputes) is amended as follows.

• (2) In paragraph (7)—

• (a) in the opening words, omit the words from “and without prejudice” to “1937”;

• (b) at the beginning of sub-paragraph (a) insert “ without prejudice to any powers exercisable by virtue of Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996, ”; and

• (c) in sub-paragraph (b) omit “the registrar or” and “registrar or” and for the words from “as might have been granted by the High Court” to the end substitute “ as might be granted by the registrar ”.

• (3) For paragraph (8) substitute—

(8) The court or registrar to whom any dispute is referred under paragraphs (2) to (6) may at the request of either party state a case on any question of law arising in the dispute for the opinion of the High Court.

.

Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (c.5)

45

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Insolvency Act 1986 (c.45)

46

In the Insolvency Act 1986, after section 349 insert—

(349A) (1) This section applies where a bankrupt had become party to a contract containing an arbitration agreement before the commencement of his bankruptcy. (2) If the trustee in bankruptcy adopts the contract, the arbitration agreement is enforceable by or against the trustee in relation to matters arising from or connected with the contract. (3) If the trustee in bankruptcy does not adopt the contract and a matter to which the arbitration agreement applies requires to be determined in connection with or for the purposes of the bankruptcy proceedings— (a) the trustee with the consent of the creditors’ committee, or (b) any other party to the agreement, may apply to the court which may, if it thinks fit in all the circumstances of the case, order that the matter be referred to arbitration in accordance with the arbitration agreement. (4) In this section— - “arbitration agreement” has the same meaning as in Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996; and - “the court” means the court which has jurisdiction in the bankruptcy proceedings.

.

Building Societies Act 1986 (c.53)

47

In Part II of Schedule 14 to the Building Societies Act 1986 (settlement of disputes: arbitration), in paragraph 5(6) for “the Arbitration Act 1950 and the Arbitration Act 1979 or, in Northern Ireland, the Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (N.I.4)

48

In Article 83 of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (procedure of Mental Health Review Tribunal), in paragraph (8) for “The Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Act 1988 (c.8)

49

For section 6 of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Act 1988 (application of Arbitration Act) substitute—

(6) (1) The Lord Chancellor may by order made by statutory instrument direct that any of the provisions of sections 36 and 38 to 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (provisions in relation to the conduct of the arbitral proceedings, &c.) apply, with such modifications or exceptions as are specified in the order, to such arbitration proceedings pursuant to Annex II to the Convention as are specified in the order. (2) Except as provided by an order under subsection (1) above, no provision of Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 other than section 9 (stay of legal proceedings) applies to any such proceedings.

.

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c.48)

50

In section 150 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Lord Chancellor’s power to make rules for Copyright Tribunal), for subsection (2) substitute—

(2) The rules may apply in relation to the Tribunal, as respects proceedings in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, any of the provisions of Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996.

.

Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 (c.32)

51

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (N.I.11)

52

In Article 2(2) of the Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (interpretation), in the definition of “arbitration agreement”, for “the Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (N.I.19)

53

In the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989, after Article 320 insert—

(320A) (1) This Article applies where a bankrupt had become party to a contract containing an arbitration agreement before the commencement of his bankruptcy. (2) If the trustee in bankruptcy adopts the contract, the arbitration agreement is enforceable by or against the trustee in relation to matters arising from or connected with the contract. (3) If the trustee in bankruptcy does not adopt the contract and a matter to which the arbitration agreement applies requires to be determined in connection with or for the purposes of the bankruptcy proceedings— (a) the trustee with the consent of the creditors’ committee, or (b) any other party to the agreement, may apply to the court which may, if it thinks fit in all the circumstances of the case, order that the matter be referred to arbitration in accordance with the arbitration agreement. (4) In this Article— - “arbitration agreement” has the same meaning as in Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996; and - “the court” means the court which has jurisdiction in the bankruptcy proceedings.

.

Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c.5)

54

In section 59 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (procedure for inquiries, &c.), in subsection (7), for “The Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c.8)

55

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c.52)

56

In sections 212(5) and 263(6) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (application of Arbitration Act) for “the Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (N.I.5)

57

In Articles 84(9) and 92(5) of the Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (application of Arbitration Act) for “The Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Registered Homes (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (N.I.20)

58

Education Act 1993 (c.35)

59

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 (N.I.15)

60

• (1) The Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 is amended as follows.

• (2) In Article 131 (application of Arbitration Act) for “the Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

• (3) In Schedule 4 (disputes), in paragraph 3(2) for “the Arbitration Act (Northern Ireland) 1937” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c.21)

61

In Part II of Schedule 6 to the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (provisions having effect in connection with Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea), for paragraph 7 substitute—

(7) Article 16 shall apply to arbitral proceedings as it applies to an action; and, as respects England and Wales and Northern Ireland, the provisions of section 14 of the Arbitration Act 1996 apply to determine for the purposes of that Article when an arbitration is commenced.

.

Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c.17)

62

In section 6(2) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (procedure of employment tribunals), for “The Arbitration Act 1950” substitute “ Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ”.

SCHEDULE 4

Editorial notes

[^c833478]: This Act extends to England, Wales and Northern Ireland; for exceptions see s.108

[^c833477]: Act modified (11.11.1999) by 1999 c. 31, s. 8(1)(2) (with application as mentioned in s. 10(2)(3))

[^c833479]: Act excluded (31.1.1997) by 1966 c. 41, s. 3 (as substituted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 24 (with s. 81(2)); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in art. 4, Sch. 2) Act excluded (1.8.1998) by 1992 c. 52, s. 212A(6) (as inserted (1.8.1998) by 1998 c. 8, s. 7; S.I. 1998/1658, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Act excluded (N.I.) (1.3.1999) by S.I. 1998/3162 (N.I. 21), art. 89(6); S.R. 1999/81, art. 3 Act excluded (31.3.2002) by The Dairy Produce Quotas Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/457), regs. 2, 9(b), 10(1)(b)(4)(b), 11(2), 33(5)(b)(iii), Sch. 1 para. 34 Act excluded (31.3.2002) by The Dairy Produce Quotas (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/897), regs. 2, 9(b), 10(1)(b)(4)(b), 11(2), 33(5)(b)(iii), Sch. 1 para. 34

[^c833480]: Power to apply conferred (11.9.1996 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.5.1998) by 1996 c. 53, s. 108(6); S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); S. I. 1998/650, art. 2

[^c1718493]: Act applied (E.) (4.7.2002) by Vehicular Access Across Common and Other Land (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/1711), regs. 1, 12(3)(b)

[^c2085488]: Act applied (W.) (9.2.2004) by The Vehicular Access Across Common and Other Land (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/248), regs. 1, 12(3)(b)

[^c2085960]: Act excluded (31.3.2005) by The Dairy Produce Quotas Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/465), regs. 10(2), 11, 12(3), 39(4), Sch. 1 para. 34

[^c2085965]: Act excluded (W.) (31.3.2005) by The Dairy Produce Quotas (Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/537), regs. 10(2), 11, 12(3), 39(4), Sch. 1 para. 34

[^c2086219]: Act applied (W.) (13.1.2006) by The Tir Cynnal (Wales) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/41), reg. 13(3)

[^c2086313]: Act applied (E.W.) (10.11.2008) by The Land Registration Rules 2003 (S.I. 2003/1417), rule 194A(4)(b) (as inserted by The Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/1919), rule 4(1), Sch. 1 para. 61)

[^c2086489]: Act applied (E.W.) (10.11.2008) by The Land Registration Rules 2003 (S.I. 2003/1417), rule 194C(3)(b) (as inserted by The Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/1919), rule 4(1), Sch. 1 para. 61)

[^c2086532]: Act: functions transferred (N.I.) (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 15(1), Sch. 17 para. 13 (with arts. 28-31)

[^c833489]: 1980 c. 58.

[^c833490]: 1984 c. 16.

[^c833491]: S.I. 1989/1339 (N.I. 11).

[^c833492]: S.I. 1985/754 (N.I. 5).

[^c833493]: S. 14 applied (31.1.1997) by 1894 c. 60, s. 496(5) (as inserted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 1) (with s. 81(2)); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with art. 4, Sch. 2)

[^c833494]: S. 24(1)(a)(c)(2)(3)(5)(6) applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (21.5.2001) by S.I. 2001/1185, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 43(1) (which amending S.I. was revoked (6.4.2004) by S.I. 2004/753, art. 3 (subject to art. 8))

[^c2085238]: S. 24(1)(a)(c)(2)(3)(5)(6) applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (6.4.2003) by The ACAS (Flexible Working) Arbitration Scheme (England and Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/694), art. 2, Sch. para. 43 (which amending S.I. was revoked (1.10.2004) by S.I. 2004/2333, art. 3 (subject to art. 6))

[^c2085493]: S. 24(1)(a)(c)(2)(3)(5)(6) applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (6.4.2004) by The ACAS Arbitration Scheme (Great Britain) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/753), art. 1, Sch. para. 52EW

[^c2085757]: S. 24(1)(a)(c)(2)(3)(5)(6) applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (1.10.2004) by The ACAS (Flexible Working) Arbitration Scheme (Great Britain) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2333), art. 4, Sch. para. 52EW (with art. 6)

[^c2086223]: S. 24(1)(a)(c)(2)(3)(5)(6) applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (21.5.2006) by The Labour Relations Agency (Flexible Working) Arbitration Scheme Order (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/206), arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 43

[^c833500]: Power to apply conferred (31.1.1997) by 1966 c. 41, s. 3 (as substituted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 24) (with s. 81(2)); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3

[^c833501]: Power to apply conferred (31.1.1997) by 1988 c. 8, s. 6(1)(as substituted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 49) (with s. 81(2)); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with art. 4, Sch. 2)

[^c833502]: Power to apply conferred (31.1.1997) by 1966 c. 41, s. 3 (as substituted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 24) (with s. 81(2)); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with art. 4, Sch. 2)

[^c833503]: Power to apply conferred (31.1.1997) by 1988 c. 8, s. 6(1) (as substituted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 49 (with S. 81(2)); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with art. 4, Sch. 2)

[^c833504]: Power to apply conferred (31.1.1997) by 1966 c. 41, s. 3 (as substituted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 24) (with s. 81(2)); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with art. 4, Sch. 2)

[^c833505]: Power to apply conferred (31.1.1997) by 1988 c. 8, s. 6(1) (as substituted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 49 (with s. 81(2)); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with art. 4, Sch. 2)

[^c833506]: Power to apply conferred (31.1.1997) by 1966 c. 41, s. 3 (as substituted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3, para. 24) (with s. 81(2)); S. I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with art. 4, Sch. 2)

[^c833507]: Power to apply conferred (31.1.1997) by 1988 c. 8, s. 6(1) (as substituted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 49) (with s. 81(2)); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with art. 4, Sch. 2)

[^c833508]: Power to apply conferred (31.1.1997) by 1966 c. 41, s. 3 (as substituted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3, para. 24) (with s. 81(2)); S. I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with art. 4, Sch. 2)

[^c833509]: Power to apply conferred (31.1.1997) by 1988 c. 8, s. 6(1) (as substituted by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 49 (with s. 81(2)); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with art. 4, Sch. 2)