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The courts have drawn a firm line under attempts to extend arbitration appeals. Writing in NLJ this week, Masood Ahmed of the University of Leicester highlights that if the High Court refuses permission under s 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996, that is the end
In K1 v B, the Court of Appeal confirmed it has no jurisdiction to override that refusal, reinforcing finality. Attempts to bypass the rule via consent orders or legal manoeuvres failed.
The policy is clear—avoid ‘delay and expense’ by making first instance courts the gatekeepers. Arbitration means closure, not a second bite in the appellate court.
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