SCHEDULE 1Scottish Arbitration Rules

Part 9Miscellaneous

Rule 73 Immunity of tribunal etc. M

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1

Neither the tribunal nor any arbitrator is liable for anything done or omitted in the performance, or purported performance, of the tribunal's functions.

2

This rule does not apply—

a

if the act or omission is shown to have been in bad faith, or

b

to any liability arising from an arbitrator's resignation (but see rule 16(1)(c)).

3

This rule applies to any clerk, agent, employee or other person assisting the tribunal to perform its functions as it applies to the tribunal.