Treason Act, 1708

The Queen may issue commissions of oyer and terminer in Scotland, under the seal of Great Britain.

2. And that from and after the said first day of July in the said year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and nine the Queens Majesty her heirs and successors may issue out commissions of oyer and terminer in Scotland under the seal of Great Britain to such persons as her Majesty her heires and successors shall think fit and that three of the lords of the justiciary be in the said commission of oyer and terminer whereof one to be of the quorum to inquire of hear and determine such high treasons and misprison of high treason in such manner as is used in England.

[S. 3 rep. 30 & 31 Vict. c. 59. (S.L.R.)]