Legal Services Act 2011

Preliminary provisions

3: Purpose of Act

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"This law helps people get fair treatment and access to legal services."

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The purpose of the Legal Services Act 2011 is to help you get access to justice. This Act sets up a system to give legal services to people who do not have enough money. It aims to deliver these services in the best and most efficient way possible.

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Part 1Preliminary provisions

3Purpose of Act

  1. The purpose of this Act is to promote access to justice by establishing a system that—

  2. provides legal services to people of insufficient means; and
    1. delivers those services in the most effective and efficient manner.