Arbitration Act 1996 (c. 23)

Part III E+W+N.I. Recognition and enforcement of certain foreign awards

Recognition and enforcement of New York Convention awards E+W+N.I.

102 Evidence to be produced by party seeking recognition or enforcement. E+W+N.I.

(1) A party seeking the recognition or enforcement of a New York Convention award must produce—

(a) the duly authenticated original award or a duly certified copy of it, and

(b) the original arbitration agreement or a duly certified copy of it.

(2) If the award or agreement is in a foreign language, the party must also produce a translation of it certified by an official or sworn translator or by a diplomatic or consular agent.