3 Temporal Jurisdiction over Acts before the Acceptance of a Tribunal’s Jurisdiction

Subject(s):

Arbitrability — Time limitations (and jurisdiction) — Arbitral agreements — International courts and tribunals, powers — International courts and tribunals, procedure

This chapter examines the wording and effect of provisions that limit tribunals’ jurisdiction over acts before the creation of the tribunal or subsequent acceptance of its jurisdiction. The chapter also examines the temporal jurisdiction of tribunals over such acts in the absence of such provisions.