Part IU.K. Proceedings in United Kingdom by or against other States

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Pt. I (ss. 1-17) applied (7.12.1993) by S.I. 1993/2809, art.2.

Exceptions from immunityU.K.

9 Arbitrations.U.K.

(1)Where a State has agreed in writing to submit a dispute which has arisen, or may arise, to arbitration, the State is not immune as respects proceedings in the courts of the United Kingdom which relate to the arbitration.

(2)This section has effect subject to any contrary provision in the arbitration agreement and does not apply to any arbitration agreement between States.