The Access to Justice Act 1999

The Access to Justice Act 1999 was UK legislation aimed at making legal processes more fair and efficient. It introduced reforms to legal aid, focusing on reducing costs and improving accessibility to legal services. The Act also established the Legal Services Commission, which manages legal aid funding, and implemented new procedures to resolve disputes more effectively. Overall, it sought to balance the needs of individuals seeking justice with the sustainability of the legal system by streamlining procedures and controlling public spending on legal aid.