Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999

The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 allows people who are not directly involved in a contract (third parties) to enforce certain rights under that contract if the original parties intended to benefit them. This means that if a contract explicitly states that it is meant to benefit someone else, that person can take legal action to ensure the contract is honored. The Act streamlines situations where third parties might otherwise have no recourse, making it easier for them to claim benefits from agreements made between others.