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Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules

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Type
Subsidiary Legislation
Status
In force
Enacted
1968
Sections
7

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About this subsidiary legislation

Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation AIIDA-R1 1968, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1968.

Regulation 1

Citation

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These Rules may be cited as the Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules.

Regulation 2

Definitions

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Subregulation 1

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Amended byS 252/2022 wef 01/04/2022S 252/2022 wef 01/04/2022

In these Rules —[Deleted by S 252/2022 wef 01/04/2022](2) Subject to the provisions of these Rules, the following provisions of Order 60, namely, Rules 1, 3(1) (except sub-paragraphs (c)(iv) and (d) thereof), 7 (except paragraph (3)(c) and (d) thereof), 8 and 10(3), shall apply with the necessary modifications in relation to an award as they apply in relation to a judgment to which Part II of the Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (Cap. 265) applies.

Definition

“judgment creditor” and “judgment debtor” mean respectively the person seeking recognition or enforcement of an award and the other party to the award;

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Definition

“Order 60” means Order 60 of the Rules of Court 2021 (G.N. No. S 914/2021).

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Regulation 3

Application

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An application to have an award registered in the General Division of the High Court under section 4 of the Act shall be made by originating application.

Regulation 4

Affidavit

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The affidavit required by Order 60, Rule 3, in support of an application for registration shall —

(a)

in lieu of exhibiting the judgment or a copy thereof, exhibit a copy of the award certified pursuant to the Convention; and

(b)

in addition to stating the matters mentioned in paragraph (1)(c)(i) and (ii) of Rule 3, state whether at the date of the application the enforcement of the award has been stayed (provisionally or otherwise) pursuant to the Convention and whether any, and if so what, application has been made pursuant to the Convention which, if granted, might result in a stay of the enforcement of the award.

Regulation 5

Register of awards

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There shall be kept in the office of the Registrar a register of the awards ordered to be registered under the Act and particulars shall be entered in the register of any enforcement order issued on such an award.

Regulation 6

Stay of enforcement of award

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Where it appears to the General Division of the High Court on granting permission to register an award or on an application made by the judgment debtor after an award has been registered —

(a)

that the enforcement of the award has been stayed (whether provisionally or otherwise) pursuant to the Convention; or

(b)

that an application has been made pursuant to the Convention which, if granted, might result in a stay of the enforcement of the award,the General Division of the High Court shall, or in the case referred to in paragraph (b) may, stay enforcement of the award for such time as it considers appropriate in the circumstances.

Regulation 7

Application by summons with affidavit

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An application by the judgment debtor under rule 6 shall be made by summons and supported by affidavit.

Common questions

What is Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules?
Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation AIIDA-R1 1968, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1968.
Is Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules still in force?
Yes — Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules is currently in force.
When did Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules take effect?
Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules was first recorded in 1968.
How many regulations does Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules have?
Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules contains 7 regulations.
Where can I read the official version of Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules?
The official text of Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.