Review of The Arbitration (Amendment) Bill and The International Commercial Arbitration Bill 2023

Dear BCCEC Members,

From The Ministry of Economic Affairs:

Review of The Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2023 and The International Commercial Arbitration Bill 2023

The Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2023 and The International Commercial Arbitration Bill 2023 have been tabled in the Parliament for a First Reading. For the information of the Chamber, please see the downloadable copies of the aforesaid Bills in addition to the relevant Explanatory Notes.

If there are any questions, comments or requests for additional information concerning the Bills and/or Explanatory Notes, please email adr-unit@bahamas.gov.bs or contact the ADR Unit, Ministry of Economic Affairs at (242) 328-5071.

Explanatory Note Arbitration Legislation 2023

Explanatory Note UNCITRAL Secretariat

Arbitration (Amendment) Bill, 2023

International Commercial Arbitration Bill, 2023