Title II: Procedure for settling collective disputes

The Superior Court of Arbitration hears appeals by the parties against arbitration awards on grounds of ultra vires or breach of law.

The Superior Court of Arbitration is presided over by the Vice-President of the Conseil d’Etat or by an active or honorary president of a section of the Conseil d’Etat. It is composed equally of serving or honorary Councillors of State and serving or honorary senior judges.

Where the Superior Court of Arbitration annuls an arbitral award in whole or in part, it shall refer the case back to the parties who shall appoint a new arbitrator if they so agree. If, following a new appeal, the new award is set aside by the Court, the Court shall appoint one of its rapporteurs to conduct a supplementary investigation. Within fifteen days of the second annulment decision, the…

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