But ultimately, it was up to their respective constituents to determine the final punishment.

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If the Football League opts to impose a points penalty after the report is published, the application of any punishment is dependent on Saints' final position.

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Lord Lloyd put forward an amendment to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill to "restore" that position, during a fifth and final day of report stage on 20 March 2012.

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Whatever the punishment, it will not take effect until next season, so Lafferty will be available for Rangers' final league match at Tannadice.

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