Northern Ireland Statutory Rule SI 2012/301 United Kingdom

The Labour Relations Agency Arbitration Scheme Order (Northern Ireland) 2012

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131 other provisions — procedural and definitional
sch. para. 72 Requests for attendance of witnesses
s.001 The Labour Relations Agency Arbitration Scheme (“the Scheme”) is implemented... (opens in a new tab)
s.002 The Scheme provides a voluntary alternative, in the form of... (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Resolution of disputes under the Scheme is intended to be... (opens in a new tab)
s.004 The Scheme also caters for requirements imposed as a matter... (opens in a new tab)
s.005 As more fully explained below, cases enter the Scheme by... (opens in a new tab)
s.006 Routing of communications (opens in a new tab)
s.007 Paragraph 120 sets out the manner in which any document,... (opens in a new tab)
s.008 In the Scheme – “claimant” means any person entitled to... (opens in a new tab)
s.009 With the exception of paragraph 18(a) (“Requirements for entry into... (opens in a new tab)
s.010 Every agreement to refer a dispute to arbitration under this... (opens in a new tab)
s.011 Cases that are covered by the Scheme (opens in a new tab)
s.012 The Scheme does not extend to other kinds of claim... (opens in a new tab)
s.013 Any claim other than a qualifying claim that forms part... (opens in a new tab)
s.014 Waiver of jurisdictional issues (opens in a new tab)
s.015 Accordingly, when agreeing to refer a dispute to arbitration under... (opens in a new tab)
s.016 In agreeing to arbitration under the Scheme, the parties to... (opens in a new tab)
s.017 The Scheme is an entirely voluntary system of dispute resolution,... (opens in a new tab)
s.018 Requirements for entry into the Scheme (opens in a new tab)
s.019 Where an agreement fails to satisfy any one of these... (opens in a new tab)
s.020 Where: (a) a dispute concerning a qualifying claim as well... (opens in a new tab)
s.021 Notification to the LRA of an Arbitration Agreement (opens in a new tab)
s.022 For the purposes of paragraph 21, an Arbitration Agreement is... (opens in a new tab)
s.023 Where an Arbitration Agreement is not notified to the LRA... (opens in a new tab)
s.024 Any such hearing and award will be governed by the... (opens in a new tab)
s.025 Consolidation of proceedings (opens in a new tab)
s.026 Withdrawal by the claimant (opens in a new tab)
s.027 Withdrawal by the respondent (opens in a new tab)
s.028 Settlement (opens in a new tab)
s.029 If such an agreement is reached: (a) upon the joint... (opens in a new tab)
s.030 An agreed award shall state that it is an award... (opens in a new tab)
s.031 In making an award by consent under paragraph 30, the... (opens in a new tab)
s.032 The LRA Arbitration Panel (opens in a new tab)
s.033 Appointment to a case (opens in a new tab)
s.034 Once the LRA has been notified of a valid Arbitration... (opens in a new tab)
s.035 Arbitrators’ duty of disclosure (opens in a new tab)
s.036 Once appointed, and until the arbitration is concluded, every arbitrator... (opens in a new tab)
s.037 Removal of an arbitrator (opens in a new tab)
s.038 Applications under the Scheme to remove an arbitrator on any... (opens in a new tab)
s.039 If the LRA refuses such an application, a party may... (opens in a new tab)
s.040 (1) Section 24(1)(a) and (c), (2), (3), (5) and (6)... (opens in a new tab)
s.041 The arbitrator may continue the proceedings and make an award... (opens in a new tab)
s.042 Death of an arbitrator (opens in a new tab)
s.043 Replacement of an arbitrator (opens in a new tab)
s.044 Once appointed, the replacement arbitrator shall determine whether and, if... (opens in a new tab)
s.045 The arbitrator shall: (a) act fairly and impartially as between... (opens in a new tab)
s.046 The arbitrator shall comply with the general duty (see paragraph... (opens in a new tab)
s.047 The parties shall do all things necessary for the proper... (opens in a new tab)
s.048 Arbitrations, and all associated procedures under the Scheme, are strictly... (opens in a new tab)
s.049 The arbitrator, the parties and an officer of the LRA... (opens in a new tab)
s.050 Initial arrangements (opens in a new tab)
s.051 Once an arbitrator has been appointed a hearing shall be... (opens in a new tab)
s.052 The LRA, in conjunction with the arbitrator, shall decide the... (opens in a new tab)
s.053 The LRA shall contact all parties with details of the... (opens in a new tab)
s.054 Expedited hearings (opens in a new tab)
s.055 Venue (opens in a new tab)
s.056 Assistance (opens in a new tab)
s.057 Travelling expenses or loss of earnings (opens in a new tab)
s.058 No loss of earnings is payable by the LRA to... (opens in a new tab)
s.059 Applications for postponements of initial hearings (opens in a new tab)
s.060 If the application is rejected, the initial hearing will be... (opens in a new tab)
s.061 This provision does not affect the arbitrator’s general discretion with... (opens in a new tab)
s.062 If a party fails to comply with any aspect of... (opens in a new tab)
s.063 Once a hearing has been fixed, the following procedure shall... (opens in a new tab)
s.064 Written materials (opens in a new tab)
s.065 Supporting documentation or other material may include (where applicable and... (opens in a new tab)
s.066 The parties must also supply details of any relevant awards... (opens in a new tab)
s.067 Legible copies of documents must be supplied to the LRA... (opens in a new tab)
s.068 No information on the conciliation process, if any, in respect... (opens in a new tab)
s.069 Submissions, evidence and witnesses not previously notified (opens in a new tab)
s.070 All representatives and witnesses who have been listed as accompanying... (opens in a new tab)
s.071 Requests for documents (opens in a new tab)
s.073 Preliminary hearings and directions (opens in a new tab)
s.074 In the course of a preliminary hearing or through the... (opens in a new tab)
s.075 Arbitrator’s overall discretion (opens in a new tab)
s.076 Administration (opens in a new tab)
s.077 Witnesses (opens in a new tab)
s.078 Examination by the arbitrator (opens in a new tab)
s.079 Representatives (opens in a new tab)
s.080 Strict rules of evidence (opens in a new tab)
s.081 Interim relief (opens in a new tab)
s.082 Non-attendance at the hearing (opens in a new tab)
s.083 In the case of the non-attendance of the claimant, if... (opens in a new tab)
s.084 Post-hearing written materials (opens in a new tab)
s.085 Appointment of legal adviser (opens in a new tab)
s.086 The legal adviser will be appointed by the LRA, to... (opens in a new tab)
s.087 The arbitrator shall allow the legal adviser to attend the... (opens in a new tab)
s.088 The parties shall be given a reasonable opportunity to comment... (opens in a new tab)
s.089 Court determination of preliminary points (opens in a new tab)
s.090 Form of the award (opens in a new tab)
s.091 The award (unless it is an award by consent under... (opens in a new tab)
s.092 Awards on different issues (opens in a new tab)
s.093 The arbitrator may, in particular, make an award relating: (opens in a new tab)
s.094 If the arbitrator does so, he or she shall specify... (opens in a new tab)
s.095 Remedies (opens in a new tab)
s.096 (1) The remedies available to the arbitrator shall be those... (opens in a new tab)
s.097 The arbitrator’s award shall be sent by the LRA to... (opens in a new tab)
s.098 The award shall be confidential, and shall be issued only... (opens in a new tab)
s.099 Scrutiny of awards by the LRA (opens in a new tab)
s.100 Correction by the arbitrator (opens in a new tab)
s.101 In so far as any such correction or additional award... (opens in a new tab)
s.102 Any application by a party for the exercise of this... (opens in a new tab)
s.103 Any correction of the award shall be made within 28... (opens in a new tab)
s.104 Any additional award shall be made within 56 days beginning... (opens in a new tab)
s.105 Any correction of the award shall form part of the... (opens in a new tab)
s.106 Effect of awards (opens in a new tab)
s.107 This does not affect the right of a person to... (opens in a new tab)
s.108 Enforcement (opens in a new tab)
s.109 Interest (opens in a new tab)
s.110 Challenges on grounds of substantive jurisdiction (opens in a new tab)
s.111 Challenging the award: serious irregularity (opens in a new tab)
s.112 Appeals on questions of EC law and the Human Rights Act 1998 (opens in a new tab)
s.113 Time limits and other procedural restrictions on challenges to awards (opens in a new tab)
s.114 Common law challenges and saving (opens in a new tab)
s.115 Challenge or appeal: effect of order of the court (opens in a new tab)
s.116 If a party to arbitral proceedings under this Scheme takes... (opens in a new tab)
s.117 An arbitrator under this Scheme is not liable for any... (opens in a new tab)
s.118 The LRA, by reason of having appointed an arbitrator or... (opens in a new tab)
s.119 Requirements in connection with legal proceedings (opens in a new tab)
s.120 Service of documents and notices to the LRA (opens in a new tab)
s.121 Service of documents or notices on any other person or entity (other than the LRA) (opens in a new tab)
s.122 If such a notice or other document is addressed, pre-paid... (opens in a new tab)
s.123 Powers of court in relation to service of documents (opens in a new tab)
s.124 Reckoning periods of time (opens in a new tab)
s.125 Territorial application (opens in a new tab)
s.art001 Citation and commencement
s.art002 Interpretation
s.art003 Revocations and savings
s.art004 Commencement of the Scheme
s.art005 Application of Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996
s.art006 Application of Terms of Reference

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