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					<dc:identifier>http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/90</dc:identifier><dc:title>Arbitration Act 1996</dc:title><dc:description>An Act to restate and improve the law relating to arbitration pursuant to an arbitration agreement; to make other provision relating to arbitration and arbitration awards; and for connected purposes.</dc:description><dc:date>1996-06-17</dc:date><dc:type>text</dc:type><dc:format>text/xml</dc:format><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:publisher>Statute Law Database</dc:publisher><dc:modified>2025-08-05</dc:modified><dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor><dct:valid>2025-08-01</dct:valid>
					
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