สรุป
The principal statute governing arbitration in England & Wales. Based on the UNCITRAL Model Law, it establishes the framework for arbitration agreements, tribunal powers, awards, and limited court intervention. Makes London one of the world's leading arbitration seats.
ประเด็นสำคัญ
- Party autonomy as the guiding principle
- Limited court intervention (s.1(c))
- Stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration (s.9)
- Challenge of awards: serious irregularity (s.68) or point of law (s.69)
ส่วนและมาตรา
ประวัติการแก้ไข
2025 — Arbitration Act 2025 (proposed)
Law Commission recommendations for reform including codification of the law governing arbitration agreements.