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Section 52: Form of award.

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

Part I: Arbitration pursuant to an arbitration agreement

The parties are free to agree on the form of an award.

If or to the extent that there is no such agreement, the following provisions apply.

The award shall be in writing signed by all the arbitrators or all those assenting to the award.

The award shall contain the reasons for the award unless it is an agreed award or the parties have agreed to dispense with reasons.

The award shall state the seat of the arbitration and the date when the award is made.

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