1(1)An electronic signature fulfils any requirement (however expressed and for whatever purpose) for the signing, intialling or signetting of—S
(a)a document of a type mentioned in paragraph 3(1), or
(b)a deletion or correction to such a document.
(2)In this paragraph, “electronic signature” is to be construed in accordance with section 7(2) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000, but includes a version of an electronic signature which is reproduced on a paper document.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. para. 1 continued until 30.11.2024 (30.11.2023) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Extension and Expiry of Temporary Justice Measures) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/360), regs. 1(3), 3(2)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. para. 1 in force at 1.10.2022, see s. 59(1)