Access to Justice Act 1999

26Interpretation

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In this Part—

  • “the Commission” means the Legal Services Commission,

  • “the Community Legal Service Fund” has the meaning given by section 5(1),

  • “criminal proceedings” has the meaning given in section 12(2),

  • “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations and “prescribe” shall be construed accordingly,

  • “regulations” means regulations made by the Lord Chancellor, and

  • “representation” means representation for the purposes of proceedings and includes the assistance which is usually given by a representative in the steps preliminary or incidental to any proceedings and, subject to any time limits which may be prescribed, advice and assistance as to any appeal.