Arbitration Act 1996

The Arbitration Act 1996 (c 23) is an Act of Parliament which regulates arbitration proceedings within the jurisdiction of England and Wales and Northern Ireland.

Arbitration Act 1996
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long titleAn 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.
Citation1996 c. 23
Territorial extent England and Wales, Northern Ireland
Dates
Royal assent17 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Text of statute as originally enacted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.
Not to be confused with Arbitration Act 1996 (New Zealand) or Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996.

The 1996 Act only applies to parts of the United Kingdom. In Scotland, the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 provides a modern statutory framework for domestic and international arbitration.

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