UK Supreme Court: Spain v London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association

The Kingdom of Spain and another (Respondents) v The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited (Appellant) No 2 - Jurisdiction: United Kingdom - What changed: Absent a contrary agreement, the question is whether section 13 of the State Immunity Act 1978 prevents an arbitral tribunal from awarding (i) an injunction, and (ii) equitable damages, against a State for breach of an equitable obligation to arbitrate, and whether equitable compensation can be awarded. - Citation and date: not stated - Source: www.supremecourt.uk

UKSC/2025/0031 The Kingdom of Spain (Appellant) v The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited (Respondent) - Jurisdiction: United Kingdom - What changed: The case concerns whether an arbitral tribunal can award equitable compensation or injunctive relief against a State for breach of an equitable obligation to arbitrate under section 13 of the State Immunity Act 1978. - Citation and date: UKSC/2025/0031, not stated - Source: www.supremecourt.uk

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