F1Subject to paragraph (5), a notice giving or refusing leave to enter may, instead of being given in writing as required by section 4(1) of the Act, be given as follows.

The notice may be given by facsimile or electronic mail.

In the case of a notice giving or refusing leave to enter the United Kingdom as a visitor, it may be given orally, including by means of a telecommunications system.

In paragraph (3), “leave to enter the United Kingdom as a visitor” means leave to enter as a visitor under the immigration rules for a period not exceeding six months, subject to conditions prohibiting employment and recourse to public funds (within the meaning of the immigration rules).

No notice shall be given where a person is given leave to enter the United Kingdom by passing through an automated gate in accordance with article 8A.