This Bill modernises England and Wales arbitration law by clarifying rules on governing law, arbitrator duties, costs, and court support for arbitration. It affects businesses, law firms, and anyone using arbitration to resolve disputes.
A Bill to amend the Arbitration Act 1996; and for connected purposes.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, Shabana Mahmood
Introduced: 2024-07-18
Royal Assent: 2025-02-24