Section 13 Arbitration and Mediation Act

Section 13 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Immunity of an arbitrator, appointing authority and arbitral institution. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act.

(1) An arbitrator, appointing authority or an arbitral institution is not liable for anything done or omitted in the discharge or purported discharge of their functions as provided in this Act, unless their action or omission is shown to have been in bad faith.

(2) Subsection (1) applies to an employee of an arbitrator, appointing authority or an arbitral institution as it applies to the arbitrator, the appointing authority or the arbitral institution in question.

(3) This section shall not affect any liability incurred by an arbitrator by reason of the arbitrator’s withdrawal under section 12 of this Act.