After news that the captain and first officer had left UK waters, he said the US had “no lawful authority to arrest or detain individuals within Scotland”. READ MORE: Major legal win in bid to overturn Palestine Action ban“These events raise serious constitutional and legal concerns. The removal of individuals from Scottish jurisdiction could not have occurred without the knowledge and cooperation of United Kingdom authorities. Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC, representing the Lord Advocate and Scottish ministers, said, according to Police Scotland, none of them have claimed asylum. She said it was a key requirement of this that all 28 were to be brought ashore to Scotland.