# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 5.3: Signature of forms

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies where a form provides for its signature.
(2) Unless other legislation otherwise requires, or the court otherwise directs, signature may be by any written or electronic authentication of the form by, or with the authority of, the signatory.
[Note. Section 7 of the Electronic Communications Act 2000 provides for the use of an electronic signature in an electronic communication.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/5.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-5.3
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