R v V
[2008] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 92
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)
Before Mr Justice David Steel
Arbitration – Award – Enforcement –
Public policy – Consultancy agreement to be performed in Libya – Performance of
contract allegedly illegal in Libya – Arbitrators giving award in favour of
consultant – Arbitrators rejecting public policy defence – Whether court
entitled to inquire into issue of illegality – Whether award should be enforced
– Arbitration Act 1996, sections 68(2)(g) and 81(1)(c).