ASM SHIPPING LTD OF INDIA v TTMI LTD OF ENGLAND

[2007] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 136

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Sir Anthony Clarke MR, Lord Justice Rix, and Lord Justice Longmore

Arbitration - Apparent bias of QC umpire - Witness previously accused of fraud by umpire in earlier proceedings - Witness allowed to give evidence - No application to remove umpire - Subsequent challenge to award - Judge holding that apparent bias made out but waived - Whether judge’s decision a nullity - Whether judge in breach of European Convention on Human Rights - Arbitration Act 1996, sections 24, 68 and 73.