# 仲裁法 / Arbitration Act — 第三章 (Chapter 3)

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- Law: 仲裁法 (Arbitration Act), 平成十五年法律第百三十八号
- English title "Arbitration Act": Ministry of Justice translation
- Kind: Act — the distinction between 法律 (Act), 政令 (Cabinet Order), 省令 (Ministerial Order) and 条例 (local ordinance) decides who may issue it and what it may say.
- Provision: 第三章 (Chapter 3) — address `ch-3`
- Text: the text as amended with effect from 2028-06-13 (On a day set by Cabinet Order, no later than 13 June 2028 — the amending law allows up to five years from promulgation. The exact day is not fixed yet.) — NOT yet in force (revision 20280613_505AC0000000053)
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## 第三章　仲裁人 — Chapter III Arbitrator
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<sup>ch-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3</sup>

### 第十八条（仲裁人の数） — (Number of Arbitrators)
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<sup>art-18 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-18</sup>

**第一項**  仲裁人の数は、当事者が合意により定めるところによる。
<sup>art-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-18/par-1</sup>
The number of arbitrators is as prescribed by the agreement of the parties.
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "The number of arbitrators are as prescribed by the agreement of the parties." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4440/tb</sup>

**第二項**  当事者の数が二人である場合において、前項の合意がないときは、仲裁人の数は、三人とする。
<sup>art-18/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-18/par-2</sup>
If there are two parties, and an agreement referred to in the preceding paragraph has not been reached, there will be three arbitrators.
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**第三項**  当事者の数が三人以上である場合において、第一項の合意がないときは、当事者の申立てにより、裁判所が仲裁人の数を定める。
<sup>art-18/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-18/par-3</sup>
If there are three or more parties, and an agreement referred to in paragraph (1) has not been reached, the number of arbitrators is provided by the court, upon the petition of a party.
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### 第十九条（仲裁人の選任） — (Appointment of Arbitrators)
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<sup>art-19 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19</sup>

**第一項**  仲裁人の選任手続は、当事者が合意により定めるところによる。ただし、第五項又は第六項に規定するものについては、この限りでない。
<sup>art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-1</sup>
The procedure for appointing an arbitrator is as provided by the agreement of the parties; provided, however, that this does not apply to what is provided for in paragraph (5) or (6).
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**第二項**  当事者の数が二人であり、仲裁人の数が三人である場合において、前項の合意がないときは、当事者がそれぞれ一人の仲裁人を、当事者により選任された二人の仲裁人がその余の仲裁人を、選任する。この場合において、一方の当事者が仲裁人を選任した他方の当事者から仲裁人を選任すべき旨の催告を受けた日から三十日以内にその選任をしないときは当該当事者の申立てにより、当事者により選任された二人の仲裁人がその選任後三十日以内にその余の仲裁人を選任しないときは一方の当事者の申立てにより、裁判所が仲裁人を選任する。
<sup>art-19/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-2</sup>
If there are two parties and three arbitrators, and an agreement referred to in the preceding paragraph has not been reached, each party will appoint one arbitrator, and the two arbitrators appointed by the parties will appoint the third arbitrator. In this case, if one party fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days from the day on which it received a request for appointing an arbitrator from the other party that has already appointed an arbitrator, the court will appoint the arbitrator upon the petition of that other party, and if the two arbitrators appointed by the parties fail to appoint the third arbitrator within 30 days from their appointment, the court will appoint the arbitrator upon the petition of one of the parties.
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**第三項**  当事者の数が二人であり、仲裁人の数が一人である場合において、第一項の合意がなく、かつ、当事者間に仲裁人の選任についての合意が成立しないときは、一方の当事者の申立てにより、裁判所が仲裁人を選任する。
<sup>art-19/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-3</sup>
If there are two parties and one arbitrator, an agreement referred to in paragraph (1) has not been reached, and the parties are unable to reach an agreement for the appointment of the arbitrator, the court will appoint the arbitrator upon the petition of one of the parties.
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**第四項**  当事者の数が三人以上である場合において、第一項の合意がないときは、当事者の申立てにより、裁判所が仲裁人を選任する。
<sup>art-19/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-4</sup>
If there are three or more parties, and the agreement referred to in paragraph (1) has not been reached, the court will appoint the arbitrator upon the petition of a party.
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**第五項**  第一項の合意により仲裁人の選任手続が定められた場合であっても、当該選任手続において定められた行為がされないことその他の理由によって当該選任手続による仲裁人の選任ができなくなったときは、一方の当事者は、裁判所に対し、仲裁人の選任の申立てをすることができる。
<sup>art-19/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-5</sup>
Even if a procedure for appointing an arbitrator has been provided by the agreement referred to in paragraph (1), if it becomes impossible to appoint an arbitrator under the procedure for appointing an arbitrator due to the fact that the act provided under the procedure is not performed or for any other reason, one of the parties may file a petition for the appointment of an arbitrator with the court.
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**第六項**  裁判所は、第二項から前項までの規定による仲裁人の選任に当たっては、次に掲げる事項に配慮しなければならない。
<sup>art-19/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-6</sup>
In appointing an arbitrator under the provisions of paragraph (2) through the preceding paragraph, the court must pay due consideration to the following matters:
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  **一**  当事者の合意により定められた仲裁人の要件
  <sup>art-19/par-6/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-6/item-1</sup>
  the requirements for the arbitrator as provided by the agreement of the parties;
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  **二**  選任される者の公正性及び独立性
  <sup>art-19/par-6/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-6/item-2</sup>
  the impartiality and independence of the person to be appointed; and
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  **三**  仲裁人の数を一人とする場合又は当事者により選任された二人の仲裁人が選任すべき仲裁人を選任すべき場合にあっては、当事者双方の国籍と異なる国籍を有する者を選任することが適当かどうか。
  <sup>art-19/par-6/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-6/item-3</sup>
  if there is one arbitrator, or if the two arbitrators appointed by the parties are to appoint an arbitrator, whether it is appropriate or not to appoint a person whose nationality is different from those of both parties.
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### 第二十条（忌避の原因等） — (Grounds for a Challenge)
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<sup>art-20 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-20</sup>

**第一項**  当事者は、仲裁人に次に掲げる事由があるときは、当該仲裁人を忌避することができる。
<sup>art-20/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-20/par-1</sup>
If the following grounds are found with respect to an arbitrator, the parties may challenge the arbitrator:
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  **一**  当事者の合意により定められた仲裁人の要件を具備しないとき。
  <sup>art-20/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-20/par-1/item-1</sup>
  the arbitrator fails to satisfy the requirements provided by the agreement of the parties; or
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  **二**  仲裁人の公正性又は独立性を疑うに足りる相当な理由があるとき。
  <sup>art-20/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-20/par-1/item-2</sup>
  there are reasonable grounds to doubt the impartiality or independence of the arbitrator.
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**第二項**  仲裁人を選任し、又は当該仲裁人の選任について推薦その他これに類する関与をした当事者は、当該選任後に知った事由を忌避の原因とする場合に限り、当該仲裁人を忌避することができる。
<sup>art-20/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-20/par-2</sup>
A party that has appointed an arbitrator or that has made a recommendation for appointment or otherwise similarly participated in the appointment of the arbitrator may challenge that arbitrator only if they do so on grounds that they become aware of after the appointment.
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**第三項**  仲裁人への就任の依頼を受けてその交渉に応じようとする者は、当該依頼をした者に対し、自己の公正性又は独立性に疑いを生じさせるおそれのある事実の全部を開示しなければならない。
<sup>art-20/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-20/par-3</sup>
A person who has been requested to assume the post of an arbitrator and intends to accept the negotiation must disclose to the person that made the request all facts that would be likely to give rise to doubts as to their impartiality or independence.
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**第四項**  仲裁人は、仲裁手続の進行中、当事者に対し、自己の公正性又は独立性に疑いを生じさせるおそれのある事実（既に開示したものを除く。）の全部を遅滞なく開示しなければならない。
<sup>art-20/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-20/par-4</sup>
An arbitrator must disclose all the facts that would be likely to give rise to doubts as to their impartiality or independence (excluding those which have already been disclosed) to the parties without delay during the course of the arbitration procedure.
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### 第二十一条（忌避の手続） — (Challenge Procedure)
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<sup>art-21 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21</sup>

**第一項**  仲裁人の忌避の手続は、当事者が合意により定めるところによる。ただし、第四項に規定するものについては、この限りでない。
<sup>art-21/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-1</sup>
The procedure for challenging an arbitrator is as provided by the agreement of the parties; provided, however, that this does not apply to what is provided for in paragraph (4).
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

**第二項**  前項の合意がない場合において、仲裁人の忌避についての決定は、当事者の申立てにより、仲裁廷が行う。
<sup>art-21/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-2</sup>
If an agreement referred to in the preceding paragraph has not been reached, the decision on the challenge of the arbitrator is to be made by the arbitral tribunal, upon the petition of a party.
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**第三項**  前項の申立てをしようとする当事者は、仲裁廷が構成されたことを知った日又は前条第一項各号に掲げる事由のいずれかがあることを知った日のいずれか遅い日から十五日以内に、忌避の原因を記載した申立書を仲裁廷に提出しなければならない。この場合において、仲裁廷は、当該仲裁人に忌避の原因があると認めるときは、忌避を理由があるとする決定をしなければならない。
<sup>art-21/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-3</sup>
A party that intends to file a petition referred to in the preceding paragraph must submit a written petition stating the grounds for the challenge to the arbitral tribunal within 15 days from the day on which they became aware that the arbitral tribunal had been organized or the day on which they became aware of the existence of any grounds referred to in the items of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article, whichever comes later. In this case, if the arbitral tribunal finds grounds for challenging the arbitrator, it must decide that the challenge is well-grounded.
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**第四項**  前三項に規定する忌避の手続において仲裁人の忌避を理由がないとする決定がされた場合には、その忌避をした当事者は、当該決定の通知を受けた日から三十日以内に、裁判所に対し、当該仲裁人の忌避の申立てをすることができる。この場合において、裁判所は、当該仲裁人に忌避の原因があると認めるときは、忌避を理由があるとする決定をしなければならない。
<sup>art-21/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-4</sup>
If a decision is made to the effect that the challenge of an arbitrator is groundless in the challenge procedure provided in the preceding three paragraphs, the party that challenged may file a petition for the challenge of the arbitrator with the court, within 30 days from the day of receipt of notice of the decision. In this case, if the court finds grounds for challenging the arbitrator, it must decide that the challenge is well-grounded.
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**第五項**  仲裁廷は、前項の忌避の申立てに係る事件が裁判所に係属する間においても、仲裁手続を開始し、又は続行し、かつ、仲裁判断をすることができる。
<sup>art-21/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-5</sup>
Even while the case subject to the petition for the challenge referred to in the preceding paragraph is pending in court, the arbitral tribunal may commence or continue the arbitration procedure, and make an arbitral award.
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### 第二十二条（解任の申立て） — (Petition for Dismissal)
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<sup>art-22 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-22</sup>

**第一項**  当事者は、次に掲げる事由があるときは、裁判所に対し、仲裁人の解任の申立てをすることができる。この場合において、裁判所は、当該仲裁人にその申立てに係る事由があると認めるときは、当該仲裁人を解任する決定をしなければならない。
<sup>art-22/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-22/par-1</sup>
If the following grounds are found, a party may file a petition to dismiss the arbitrator with the court. In this case, if the court finds that grounds related to the petition apply to the arbitrator, it must decide to dismiss the arbitrator:
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **一**  仲裁人が法律上又は事実上その任務を遂行することができなくなったとき。
  <sup>art-22/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-22/par-1/item-1</sup>
  the arbitrator has become legally or practically unable to perform their duties; or
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **二**  前号の場合を除くほか、仲裁人がその任務の遂行を不当に遅滞させたとき。
  <sup>art-22/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-22/par-1/item-2</sup>
  except for the case set forth in the preceding item, the arbitrator unjustly delays the performance of their duties.
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### 第二十三条（仲裁人の任務の終了） — (End of the Arbitrator's Duties)
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<sup>art-23 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-23</sup>

**第一項**  仲裁人の任務は、次に掲げる事由により、終了する。
<sup>art-23/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-23/par-1</sup>
The arbitrator's duties end for the following reasons:
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  **一**  仲裁人の死亡
  <sup>art-23/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-23/par-1/item-1</sup>
  the death of the arbitrator;
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  **二**  仲裁人の辞任
  <sup>art-23/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-23/par-1/item-2</sup>
  the resignation of the arbitrator;
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  **三**  当事者の合意による仲裁人の解任
  <sup>art-23/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-23/par-1/item-3</sup>
  the dismissal of the arbitrator by the agreement of the parties;
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **四**  第二十一条第一項から第四項までに規定する忌避の手続においてされた忌避を理由があるとする決定
  <sup>art-23/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-23/par-1/item-4</sup>
  a decision finding a challenge to be well-grounded, which has been made in the challenge procedure provided for in Article 21, paragraphs (1) through (4); and
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **五**  前条の規定による仲裁人の解任の決定
  <sup>art-23/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-23/par-1/item-5</sup>
  a decision to dismiss the arbitrator under the preceding Article.
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

**第二項**  第二十一条第一項から第四項までに規定する忌避の手続又は前条の規定による解任の手続の進行中に、仲裁人が辞任し、又は当事者の合意により仲裁人が解任されたという事実のみから、当該仲裁人について第二十条第一項各号又は前条各号に掲げる事由があるものと推定してはならない。
<sup>art-23/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-23/par-2</sup>
It is prohibited to presume that the grounds stated in the items of Article 20, paragraph (1) or the items of the preceding Article are found regarding the relevant arbitrator from the mere fact that the arbitrator resigned or was dismissed by the agreement of the parties during the course of the challenge procedure provided for in Article 21, paragraphs (1) through (4), or the procedure for dismissal under the preceding Article.
<sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第二十四条（後任の仲裁人の選任方法） — (Method of Appointing the Successor Arbitrator)
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<sup>art-24 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-24</sup>

**第一項**  前条第一項各号に掲げる事由により仲裁人の任務が終了した場合における後任の仲裁人の選任の方法は、当事者間に別段の合意がない限り、任務が終了した仲裁人の選任に適用された選任の方法による。
<sup>art-24/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-24/par-1</sup>
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, if the arbitrator's duties have ended for the reasons stated in the items of the preceding Article, paragraph (1), the method of appointing a successor arbitrator is the appointment method applied to the appointment of the arbitrator whose duties have ended.
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

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## Cites
- art-18/par-2: 前項 → 仲裁法 第十八条第一項 (Article 18, paragraph (1)), art-18/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-18/par-1
- art-18/par-3: 第一項 → 仲裁法 第十八条第一項 (Article 18, paragraph (1)), art-18/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-18/par-1
- art-19/par-1: 第五項 → 仲裁法 第十九条第五項 (Article 19, paragraph (5)), art-19/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-5
- art-19/par-1: 第六項 → 仲裁法 第十九条第六項 (Article 19, paragraph (6)), art-19/par-6 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-6
- art-19/par-2: 前項 → 仲裁法 第十九条第一項 (Article 19, paragraph (1)), art-19/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-1
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- art-19/par-5: 第一項 → 仲裁法 第十九条第一項 (Article 19, paragraph (1)), art-19/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-1
- art-19/par-6: 第二項から前項まで → 仲裁法 第十九条第二項 (Article 19, paragraph (2)), art-19/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-2
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- art-19/par-6: 第二項から前項まで → 仲裁法 第十九条第四項 (Article 19, paragraph (4)), art-19/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-4
- art-19/par-6: 第二項から前項まで → 仲裁法 第十九条第五項 (Article 19, paragraph (5)), art-19/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-19/par-5
- art-21/par-1: 第四項 → 仲裁法 第二十一条第四項 (Article 21, paragraph (4)), art-21/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-4
- art-21/par-2: 前項 → 仲裁法 第二十一条第一項 (Article 21, paragraph (1)), art-21/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-1
- art-21/par-3: 前項 → 仲裁法 第二十一条第二項 (Article 21, paragraph (2)), art-21/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-2
- art-21/par-3: 前条第一項 → 仲裁法 第二十条第一項 (Article 20, paragraph (1)), art-20/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-20/par-1
- art-21/par-4: 前三項 → 仲裁法 第二十一条第一項 (Article 21, paragraph (1)), art-21/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-1
- art-21/par-4: 前三項 → 仲裁法 第二十一条第二項 (Article 21, paragraph (2)), art-21/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-2
- art-21/par-4: 前三項 → 仲裁法 第二十一条第三項 (Article 21, paragraph (3)), art-21/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-3
- art-21/par-5: 前項 → 仲裁法 第二十一条第四項 (Article 21, paragraph (4)), art-21/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-4
- art-22/par-1/item-2: 前号 → 仲裁法 第二十二条第一項第一号 (Article 22, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-22/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-22/par-1/item-1
- art-23/par-1/item-4: 第二十一条第一項から第四項まで → 仲裁法 第二十一条第一項 (Article 21, paragraph (1)), art-21/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-1
- art-23/par-1/item-4: 第二十一条第一項から第四項まで → 仲裁法 第二十一条第二項 (Article 21, paragraph (2)), art-21/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-2
- art-23/par-1/item-4: 第二十一条第一項から第四項まで → 仲裁法 第二十一条第三項 (Article 21, paragraph (3)), art-21/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-3
- art-23/par-1/item-4: 第二十一条第一項から第四項まで → 仲裁法 第二十一条第四項 (Article 21, paragraph (4)), art-21/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-4
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- art-23/par-2: 第二十一条第一項から第四項まで → 仲裁法 第二十一条第二項 (Article 21, paragraph (2)), art-21/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-2
- art-23/par-2: 第二十一条第一項から第四項まで → 仲裁法 第二十一条第三項 (Article 21, paragraph (3)), art-21/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-3
- art-23/par-2: 第二十一条第一項から第四項まで → 仲裁法 第二十一条第四項 (Article 21, paragraph (4)), art-21/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-21/par-4
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- art-23/par-2: 第二十条第一項 → 仲裁法 第二十条第一項 (Article 20, paragraph (1)), art-20/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-20/par-1
- art-24/par-1: 前条第一項 → 仲裁法 第二十三条第一項 (Article 23, paragraph (1)), art-23/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/arbitration-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-3#art-23/par-1

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