Higher Education and Research Act 2017

Seal and evidence

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16(1)The application of UKRI’s seal must be authenticated by the signature of—

(a)a member of UKRI, or

(b)another person authorised for that purpose by UKRI.

(2)A document purporting to be duly executed under UKRI’s seal or signed on its behalf—

(a)is to be received in evidence, and

(b)is to be taken to be executed or signed in that way, unless the contrary is shown.

(3)But this paragraph does not apply in relation to any document which is, or is to be, signed in accordance with the law of Scotland.