Arbitration Act 1996
| Act of Parliament | |
| 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| Text of statute as originally enacted | |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.
The 1996 act only applies to parts of the United Kingdom. In Scotland, the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 provides a statutory framework for domestic and international arbitration.