Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001

Communication of applications, notices etc. S

5.  The requirement in these Regulations that any application, notice [F1 , representation] or objection should be in writing is satisfied where (apart from the usual meaning of that expression) the text of it–

(a) is transmitted by electronic means,

(b) is received in legible form, and

(c) is capable of being used for subsequent reference.

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in reg. 5 inserted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2)(3)(a) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/925), regs. 1(1), 24(1)

Commencement Information

I1 Reg. 5 in force at 16.2.2001, see reg. 1(1)