15(1)This paragraph applies if paragraph 5 of Schedule 4 to the [1999 c. 22.] Access to Justice Act 1999 has not come into force before the commencement of this Act.
(2)If this paragraph applies, then until the relevant commencement date paragraph 5(7) of Schedule 6 to this Act shall have effect as if—
(a)for paragraph (a) there were substituted the following paragraph—
“(a)he has applied for legal aid for the purposes of the proceedings and the application was refused on the ground that it did not appear that his resources were such that he required assistance; or”; and
(b)in paragraph (b), for the words “such representation” there were substituted the words “legal aid”.