These Regulations give effect to the essential requirement in Article 3(3)(g) of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53, which applies to smart phones in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/320 pursuant to Article 3(3) of that Directive. The essential requirement is that such mobile phones are constructed so as to ensure access to emergency services. The Delegated Regulation specifies technical solutions for compliance with the requirement.

An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside these Regulations on www.legislation.gov.uk.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or business sectors is foreseen.