are vs were

[Allen165]

If I'm not mistaken, both "are" and "were" are correct in the following sentence:

The rules the Court was referring to were/are those governing an economic activity that falls within the scope of the EC Treaty.

Am I right?

Thanks.

[bhaisahab]

If I'm not mistaken, both "are" and "were" are correct in the following sentence:

The rules the Court was referring to were/are those governing an economic activity that falls within the scope of the EC Treaty.

Am I right?

Thanks.

Yes, they are both correct.

[deiareid]

Agreed, both are correct on my understanding.