Explanatory Notes

Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010

2010 asp 1

5 January 2010

Commentary on Sections

Final provisions

Schedule 1Scottish Arbitration Rules

Part 6 – Awards
Rule 48 – Power to award payment and damages Mandatory

188.Rule 48 is a mandatory rule giving the tribunal the power to award payment and damages. There is no general obligation on an arbitrator to award damages. Paragraph (2) ensures that designation of currency is left to agreement of the parties, whom failing the tribunal.