SCHEDULE 1Scottish Arbitration Rules

Part 1Commencement and constitution of tribunal etc.

14Rule 14 Removal and dismissal by court: supplementary M

1

The Outer House may remove an arbitrator, or dismiss the tribunal, only if—

a

the arbitrator or, as the case may be, tribunal has been—

i

notified of the application for removal or dismissal, and

ii

given the opportunity to make representations, and

b

the Outer House is satisfied—

i

that any recourse available under rule 10 has been exhausted, and

ii

that any available recourse to a third party who the parties have agreed is to have power to remove an arbitrator (or dismiss the tribunal) has been exhausted.

2

A decision of the Outer House under rule 12 or 13 is final.

3

The tribunal may continue with the arbitration pending the Outer House’s decision under rule 12 or 13.