Judge Phil Edwards scored the bout 116-114 to Quigley, but Smith found favour with Howard Foster (116-113) and Ian John-Lewis (116-112).

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The first minister said seven Court of Session judges had already found in favour of Scottish law, stating it was compatible with the European Convention of Human Rights.

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Our recent BBC Wales poll found support for this policy running at 63 per cent in favour, with 31 per cent against.

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The NOP survey found that 51% opposed legalisation, compared with 37% who were in favour.

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It has found in favour of the consumer in seven out of every 10 cases it has dealt with.

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It ended up with people such as Stephen Fry standing up in favour of Paul Chambers, the man found guilty, and a second appeal being heard by the Chief Lord Justice who quashed the conviction.

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