Section 30: Competence of tribunal to rule on its own jurisdiction.

Arbitration Act 1996 · 1996 c. 23View on legislation.gov.uk

Part I: Arbitration pursuant to an arbitration agreement

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral tribunal may rule on its own substantive jurisdiction, that is, as to—

whether there is a valid arbitration agreement,
whether the tribunal is properly constituted, and
what matters have been submitted to arbitration in accordance with the arbitration agreement.

Any such ruling may be challenged by any available arbitral process of appeal or review or in accordance with the provisions of this Part.

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