Electronic signature of forms
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13(1)The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/397) apply in accordance with the modifications in this paragraph.
(2)Regulation 3 (forms) has effect as if—
(a)in paragraph (2)—
(i)the words “either” and “or” were repealed,
(ii)after sub-paragraph (b) there were inserted “; or
(c)in any case, an electronic signature.”,
(b)after paragraph (2) there were inserted—
“(3)In paragraph (2), “electronic signature” (except where it relates to Form 9) is to be construed in accordance with section 7(2) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000 (electronic signatures and related certificates), but includes a version of an electronic signature which is reproduced on a paper document.”.