
1 

(1) This Order may be cited as the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2016 and comes into force on 1st January 2017.
(2) In this Order, “the Act” means the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010.
2 
Section 36(3) of the Act (agreement may disapply the Act in relation to an arbitration arising under an arbitration agreement made prior to commencement) ceases to have effect on 1st January 2017.
3 
Despite article 2, section 36(3) of the Act continues to have effect in relation to an arbitration begun before the day on which this Order comes into force.
ANNABELLE EWING
Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
20th December 2016