105 Meaning of “the court”: jurisdiction of High Court and county court
Arbitration Act 1996 (1996 c 23) | Legislation

Part IV General Provisions

105  Meaning of “the court”: jurisdiction of High Court and county court

(1)     In this Act “the court” [in relation to England and Wales means the High Court or the county court and in relation to Northern Ireland] means the High Court or a county court, subject to the following provisions.

(2)     The Lord Chancellor may by order make provision—

[(za)     allocating proceedings under this Act in England and Wales to the High Court or the county court;]

(a)     allocating proceedings under this Act [in Northern Ireland] to the High Court or to county courts; or

(b)

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