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Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998

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7A Meaning 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.

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7A Meaning 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.

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