# The Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008, Regulation 5: Communication of applications, notices etc.

Extent: N.I.

(1) The requirement in these Regulations that any application, attestation, notice, reminder, representation, objection or any other communication that is sent 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.
(2) The reference to “text” in paragraph (1) includes a signature.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1741/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-northern-ireland-regulations-2008/regulation-5
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