Advance notice of public processions and related protest meetings
7AF1Meaning of “permitted electronic means” and “permitted electronic signature”
1
A notice is sent by “permitted electronic means” for the purposes of sections 6 and 7 if—
a
it is sent by a specified form of electronic communication (within the meaning of the Electronic Communications Act 2000) and in accordance with specified requirements; and
b
receipt of the notice is acknowledged in a specified manner.
2
For the purposes of sections 6 and 7, a “permitted electronic signature” is an electronic signature (within the meaning of section 7(2) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000) which complies with such conditions or requirements as may be specified.
3
In subsections (1) and (2), “specified” means specified in a direction given by the Secretary of State.
4
A direction under this section may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction.
5
Before giving or varying a direction under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—
a
the Chief Constable;
b
the Commission; and
c
such other persons as the Secretary of State is satisfied should be consulted.
6
The Secretary of State must publish a direction under this section.