The Telecommunications (Open Network Provision and Leased Lines) Regulations 1997
These Regulations implement Council Directives 90/387/EEC (on the establishment of the internal market for telecommunication services through the implementation of open network provision) and 92/44/EEC (on the application of open network provision to leased lines) as amended in each case by Directive 97/51/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council for the purpose of adaptation to a competitive environment in telecommunications (“the Amending Directive”).