Under the 1958 New York Convention, which duty does the convention place on courts of contracting states regarding foreign arbitral awards?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. To recognize and enforce awards made in other contracting states, subject to limited defences such as public policy
- Step 1: The convention was adopted on 10 June 1958, 'requires courts of contracting states to give effect to private agreements to arbitrate' and to recognize and enforce awards made in other contracting states, with refusal limited to defences such as being contrary to public policy; the UAE is listed with 21 August 2006. Answer: To recognize and enforce awards made in other contracting states, subject to limited defences such as public policy. Why not the others: None of the other options fits.
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