Communication of applications, notices etc.N.I.
5.—[F1(1)] The requirement in these Regulations that any application, [F2attestation,] notice, [F3reminder,] [F4representation, 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.
[F5(2) The reference to “text” in paragraph (1) includes a signature.]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 5 renumbered as reg. 5(1) (16.1.2024) by The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/43), regs. 1(1), 4(a)
F2Word in reg. 5(1) inserted (16.1.2024) by The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/43), regs. 1(1), 4(b)
F3Word in reg. 5 inserted (31.5.2018) by The Representation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/699), regs. 1(2), 11(1)(a)
F4Words in reg. 5 substituted (31.5.2018) by The Representation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/699), regs. 1(2), 11(1)(b)
F5Reg. 5(2) inserted (16.1.2024) by The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/43), regs. 1(1), 4(c)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Reg. 5 applied (26.2.2016) by The European Union Referendum (Conduct) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/219), reg. 1, Sch. 3 para. 67(b)