Contracts for the Benefit of Third Parties Act (1999, UK)

The Contracts for the Benefit of Third Parties Act 1999 allows individuals who are not directly involved in a contract to enforce its terms under certain conditions. Previously, only parties to a contract had rights, but this law enables a third party to claim benefits if the contract explicitly states they can or if it's clear the contract was intended to benefit them. The Act helps ensure that agreements can effectively protect the interests of those who stand to gain from the contract, even if they aren't one of the signing parties.