Introductory
1Founding principles
The founding principles of this Act are—
a
that the object of arbitration is to resolve disputes fairly, impartially and without unnecessary delay or expense,
b
that parties should be free to agree how to resolve disputes subject only to such safeguards as are necessary in the public interest,
c
that the court should not intervene in an arbitration except as provided by this Act.
Anyone construing this Act must have regard to the founding principles when doing so.