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In forceCourt assistance in taking evidence (cf Model Law Art 27)
Part 5Conduct of arbitral proceedings
27 Court assistance in taking evidence (cf Model Law Art 27)
(1)
The arbitral tribunal or a party with the approval of the arbitral tribunal may request from the Court assistance in taking evidence.
(2)
The Court may execute the request within its competence and subject to and in accordance with rules of court.
Note
This section is substantially the same as Art 27 of the Model Law but the reference to rules of court has been amended for consistency with sections 27A and 27B and a request for assistance may only be made to the Court, not any competent court.
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