6.—(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(1) (electronic signatures and related certificates), but includes a version of an electronic signature which is reproduced on a paper document.”.
7.—(1) Form 1(2) (Debtor Application) in schedule 1 of the 2016 Regulations is amended as follows.
(2) In section 3.1a, for “£17,000” substitute “£25,000”,
(3) In undertaking 13 of the Statement of Undertakings, for “a further £110” substitute “the total Full Administration bankruptcy application fee”.
8. In Form 8 (Form of Refusal of Award of Sequestration) in schedule 1 of the 2016 Regulations, for “17,000” substitute “25,000”.
2000 c.7; section 7(2) was amended by S.I. 2016/696.
Form 1 was relevantly amended by S.S.I. 2017/136.