Electronic statement concerning other registrations under Chapter II of Part XXII22

1

Article 635 of the 1986 Order (other requirements for registration)14 is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph (2), for the words “The lists” substitute the words “Subject to paragraph (2A), the lists”.

3

Insert the following paragraph after paragraph (2)–

2A

In place of the statutory declaration referred to in paragraph (2), there may be delivered to the registrar using electronic communications a statement made by any two or more directors or other principal officers of the company verifying the matters set out in that paragraph.

4

Insert the following paragraph after paragraph (3)–

4

Any person who makes a false statement under paragraph (2A) which he knows to be false or does not believe to be true is liable to imprisonment or a fine, or both.