Long title | An Act to restate and improve the law relating to arbitration pursuant to an arbitration agreement; to make other provision relating to arbitration and arbitration awards; and for connected purposes. |
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Citation | 1996 c. 23 |
Territorial extent | England and Wales, Northern Ireland |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 17 June 1996 |
Status: Current legislation | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Text of the Arbitration Act 1996 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
The Arbitration Act 1996 (c. 23) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which regulates arbitration proceedings within the jurisdiction of England and Wales and Northern Ireland.[1][2][3]
The 1996 Act only applies to parts of the United Kingdom.[4] In Scotland, the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 [5] provides a modern statutory framework for domestic and international arbitration.
It is set to be amended by the Arbitration Bill.[6]