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(1)The following are formal communications—
(a)a notice,
(b)a determination,
(c)a direction,
(d)a report,
(e)a statement,
(f)a referral under section 127.
(2)A formal communication must be in writing.
(3)That requirement is satisfied by a formal communication in electronic form which is—
(a)sent by electronic means, and
(b)capable of being reproduced in legible form.
(4)A formal communication sent in accordance with subsection (3) is to be taken to be received on the day it is sent.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 193 applied (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Rules of Procedure in Children's Hearings) Rules 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/194), arts. 1(1), 99 (with art. 1(2))
C2S. 193(2)-(4) applied (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Implementation of Secure Accommodation Authorisation) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/212), regs. 1, 3
C3S. 193(2)-(4) applied (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Compulsory Supervision Orders etc.: Further Provision) Regulations 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/149), regs. 1, 2(2)
C4S. 193(2)-(4) applied (24.6.2013 coming into force in accordance with reg. 1) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Appeals against Dismissal by SCRA) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/337), regs. 1, 2(2)