(1) The parties are free to agree upon the language or languages to be used in the arbitral proceedings.
(2) Failing any agreement referred to in sub-section (1), the arbitral tribunal shall determine the language or languages to be used in the arbitral proceedings.
(3) The agreement or determination, unless otherwise specified, shall apply to any written statement by a party, any hearing and any arbitral award, decision or other communication by the arbitral tribunal.
(4) The arbitral tribunal may order that any documentary evidence shall be accompanied by a translation into the language or languages agreed upon by the parties or determined by the arbitral tribunal.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996
Section 21 of Arbitration Act - Commencement of arbitral proceedings
Section 22 of Arbitration Act - Language
Section 23 of Arbitration Act - Statements of claim and defence
Section 24 of Arbitration Act - Hearings and written proceedings
Section 25 of Arbitration Act - Default of a party
Section 26 of Arbitration Act - Expert appointed by arbitral tribunal
Section 27 of Arbitration Act - Court assistance in taking evidence
Section 28 of Arbitration Act - Rules applicable to substance of dispute
Section 29 of Arbitration Act - Decision making by panel of arbitrators
Section 29A of Arbitration Act - Time limit for arbitral award
Section 29B of Arbitration Act - Fast track procedure
Section 30 of Arbitration Act - Settlement