Lord Falconer has denied reports that the Scottish executive was not informed of plans to create a UK Supreme Court.

It has been claimed that ministers in the Holyrood parliament were surprised by Downing Street's announcement of plans to replace the law lords.

Whilst Scotland has its own legal system the decision will have significant implications for courts north of the border.

The SNP has led the attack, claiming ministers were showing "arrogant contempt" for the devolution process.