One lawyer says the former leader may have been found guilty in the court of public opinion, as happened when he was seen playing golf with the US president in 2014 as thousands were displaced by floods back home.

The Danish golfer says he turned into an 'automaton' and was not in control of his body after taking the prescription-only tablets bought by his partner Lauren Zafer.

Thorbjorn Olesen says he has no recollection of his behaviour on the flight he boarded after competing in the World Golf Championships-FedEx St Jude invitational in Memphis.

The golf legend was conscious and 'able to communicate' when he was found, say authorities.

Scotland's travel ban applies to everyone, including presidents.