SCHEDULE 1Scottish Arbitration Rules
Part 1Commencement and constitution of tribunal etc.
10Rule 10 Challenge to appointment of arbitrator D
1
A party may object to the tribunal about the appointment of an arbitrator.
2
An objection is competent only if—
a
it is made on the ground that the arbitrator—
i
is not impartial and independent,
ii
has not treated the parties fairly, or
iii
does not have a qualification which the parties agreed (before the arbitrator’s appointment) that the arbitrator must have,
b
it states the facts on which it is based,
c
it is made within 14 days of the objector becoming aware of those facts, and
d
notice of it is given to the other party.
3
The tribunal may deal with an objection by confirming or revoking the appointment.
4
If the tribunal fails to make a decision within 14 days of a competent objection being made, the appointment is revoked.