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Section 81: Saving for certain matters governed by common law.

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

Part I: Arbitration pursuant to an arbitration agreement

Nothing in this Part shall be construed as excluding the operation of any rule of law consistent with the provisions of this Part, in particular, any rule of law as to—

matters which are not capable of settlement by arbitration;
the effect of an oral arbitration agreement; or
the refusal of recognition or enforcement of an arbitral award on grounds of public policy.

Nothing in this Act shall be construed as reviving any jurisdiction of the court to set aside or remit an award on the ground of errors of fact or law on the face of the award.

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