Legal Aid Amendment Act 20 of 1996

The Legal Aid Amendment Act 20 of 1996 intends:

• to amend the Legal Aid Act, 1969 [repealed in March 2015], so as
  • to amplify the objects and powers of the Legal Aid Board;
  • to make provision for a Legal Aid Guide;
  • to determine guidelines for granting legal aid; and
  • to provide for the appointment of additional members to the Legal Aid Board;
  • to provide that the Legal Aid Act, 1969, shall apply throughout the Republic;
  • to repeal corresponding laws in the former independent states; and
• to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

• 17 October 1997, Section 1(a) (Gazette 18369 of 17 October 1997)
• 1 May 2002, Sections1 (b) and 2 (Gazette 23373 of 1 May 2002)
• 1 October 1998, Sections 3, 4 and 5 (Gazette 19309 of 1 October 1998)
• 1 April 1998, Sections 6 and 7 (Gazette 18811 of 1 April 1998)