1. Legal Aid SA was established by the Legal Aid Act, 1969, as amended, and provides independent and impartial legal aid to indigent persons at the state's expense with a view to improving justice and public confidence in the law. It provides services in all district, regional and high courts through its extended network. 2. This financial year (2013/14) is the second year of the implementation of the 5-year Strategic Plan 2012-2017. Current National Treasury Guidelines do not require an annual review of the Strategic Plan. The Annual Performance Plan for 2013/14 continues implementation of the second year of the Strategic Plan.