# The Bankruptcy (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, Regulation 6: Electronic signature of forms


(1) 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.”,
(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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2021/9780111049099/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-bankruptcy-miscellaneous-amendments-scotland-regulations-2021/regulation-6
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