# The ACAS Arbitration Scheme (Great Britain) Order 2004, Paragraph 3

Extent: E+W+S

Resolution of disputes under the Scheme is intended to be confidential, informal, relatively fast and cost efficient. Procedures under the Scheme are non-legalistic, and far more flexible than the traditional model of the employment tribunal and the courts. For example (as explained in more detail below), the Scheme avoids the use of formal pleadings and formal witness and documentary procedures. Strict rules of evidence will not apply, and, as far as possible, instead of applying strict law or legal precedent, general principles of fairness and good conduct will be taken into account (including, for example, principles referred to in any relevant ACAS “Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures” Code of Practice or “Discipline and Grievances at Work” Handbook). Arbitral decisions (“awards”) will be final, with very limited opportunities for parties to appeal or otherwise challenge the result.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/753/schedule/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/acas-arbitration-scheme-great-britain-order-2004/schedule/paragraph-3
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