The 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 from that contract, provided the contract explicitly allows it or the parties intend for them to benefit. This means that if a contract is made between two parties, a third party can potentially claim benefits or rights without being a direct participant. This law aims to provide more flexibility in contract enforcement and ensures that legitimate interests of third parties are recognized in legal agreements.