How does the Adjudicator arbitrate disputes?U.K.

2ArbitrationU.K.

(1)If a supplier refers a dispute to arbitration under the Groceries Supply Order, the Adjudicator must either—

(a)arbitrate the dispute; or

(b)appoint another person to arbitrate.

(2)If a large retailer refers a dispute to arbitration under a supply agreement, the Adjudicator may accept appointment as the arbitrator.

3Information about arbitrationU.K.

(1)If the Adjudicator appoints another person as arbitrator under section 2(1)(b), the Adjudicator may require the arbitrator, or a party to the dispute, to provide information to assist the Adjudicator in carrying out functions under this Act.

(2)The Adjudicator may enforce the requirement to provide information by bringing civil proceedings to obtain—

(a)in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, an injunction; or

(b)in Scotland, an order for specific performance under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988.