1.   English law differs from Scots law in a number of important respects.

2.   The principle applies just as much in English law as in Scots law.

3.   The Scottish Secretary, Ian Lang, indicated that the Government saw no reason to change Scots law to allow water supplies to be disconnected.

4.   The Conservatives vowed in their election manifesto last April to legislate to bring Scots law on carrying knives into line with that in England and Wales.

5.   The court was told that her appearance before the registrar was solely to comply with the formalities of Scots law.

6.   The mix-up at Hamilton Sheriff Court means that Kevin McPhee will have the conviction lodged against his name but no punishment is possible under Scots law.

7.   According to the deal, the only change to normal Scots law is that the jury will be replaced by a panel of three Scottish High Court judges.

8.   Bill Parr, who worked with the search and rescue dog team after the outrage, was pleased the trial would take place according to Scots law.