Stand up and be counted

Cheffings, N.

Stand up and be counted - 2001 - Estates Gazette (0127) 7 July 2001, 126-127(2) .

Argues that arbitrators are not as effective as they could be, as they lack the confidence to use the authority invested in them by the Arbitration Act 1996 s1. The aim of the article is to give arbitrators the confidence to exercise the power conferred on them by the Act. Outlines the arbitrator's remit and points out that as long as an arbitrator complies with the Act, it is very difficult for the parties to challenge the award. Finally the article reiterates that the Act gives arbitrators all the protection needed to act without delay and unnecessary expense.


ARBITRATION ACT 1996 S1
ARBITRATION ACT 1996 S33
ARBITRATION ACT 1996 S68


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