Part IArbitration pursuant to an arbitration agreement

Jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal

30Competence of tribunal to rule on its own jurisdiction

1

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral tribunal may rule on its own substantive jurisdiction, that is, as to—

a

whether there is a valid arbitration agreement,

b

whether the tribunal is properly constituted, and

c

what matters have been submitted to arbitration in accordance with the arbitration agreement.

2

Any such ruling may be challenged by any available arbitral process of appeal or review or in accordance with the provisions of this Part.