Impact assessment

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (Electronic Communications) Order 2015: final impact assessment

This final impact assessment sets out the costs to allow the service of notices and documents required under the Act by electronic means.

Applies to England and Wales

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The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (Electronic Communications) Order 2015: final impact assessment

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This final impact assessment sets out the costs of amending The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 under provisions in the Electronic Communications Act 2000, to allow notices and other documents required under the Act, to be sent by electronic means only if both the giver and recipient agree.

This policy change is in line with government policy on e-enabling and e-commerce.

Published 22 March 2016