Article 31 is typically associated with the formalities of arbitral awards. Given that this is the first time in the Model Law that significant – as opposed to mere passing – reference is made to the award, it is necessary to examine the legal nature of awards. The travaux to the 1986 version of the Model Law does not demonstrate significant differences from the current version, save for the fact that paragraph 4 (on delivery of the award to the parties) was not included in the first draft. This was added a little later and is identical to its current wording.