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As for the individual case, if a person is suspected of being a criminal, then they should be investigated. When the state is convinced that the person is a criminal, they should begin prosecution. During the investigation, however, the person should not have their rights restricted without having the opportunity to defend themselves in court.
Security officials need to have the ability to stop passengers which they have a reasonable and specific concern about. That concern, however, must be backed up. If they suspect the person is going to commit a crime, then there needs to be some evidence to back it up. Heritage, religion, dress, sexuality, language, gender, etc. are not evidence of a criminal intent. Words said by the person, and items indicative of intent are evidence.
A person should never be blanket-banned from an activity without it being passed as sentence upon that person in a court of law. If the person is suspected of being a criminal, investigate and prosecute. Until such time, blanket-banning is a flagrant violation of individual liberty.
A person should never be held without access to due process of law, including a transparant legal proceeding with council. If the person really is a criminal, there is no reason they can not be prosecuted this way. If the person is not a criminal, they should be released.
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