1.   Clearly the current situation in which the use of force is illegal except in self-defence is inadequate.

2.   Bush believes abortion should be illegal except in cases involving rape, incest or the life of the mother.

3.   In some states, matchmaking for a fee is illegal except by licensed agencies.

4.   The proposed law would make such sting operations involving minors illegal except when conducted by Liquor Control.

5.   President-elect Bush has said he believes abortion should be illegal except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the woman.

6.   Abortion is currently illegal except in circumstances where there is a real and substantial risk to the life of the mother, including suicide.

7.   The proposal is likely to spark bitter political and religious debate in South Africa, where abortions are illegal except under extraordinary circumstances.