PART 3
Amendment of the 2016 Regulations

Electronic signature of forms
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Regulation 3 of the 2016 Regulations (forms) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph (2), omit “either” and “or”,
3
After sub-paragraph (2)(b), insert—
; or
c
in any case, an electronic signature.
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4
After paragraph (2), insert—
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.
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2000 c.7; section 7(2) was amended by S.I. 2016/696.