Totally agree with the above comment;
I do not profess to know the legislation or the procedures but if the police are holding persons under the various anti-terrorist legislations as already covered then surely they should at least be individually notified (possibly both verbally and in writing? cautioned?) that they are being held under these powers?! If not then they have been held unlawfully...
Sadly the whole 9/11 scenario, TSA et al has spawned a bunch of mini hitlers who believe they have absolute powers above and beyond what is legislated/allowed, who believe they are not accountable...the only answer to bring this bunch to task is to make them acutely aware that their position and cushy pensions etc. are/will be at risk should they not act in a more acceptable/professional manner within the confines of their position and the appropriate legislation.
Make them realise they are accountable...complain and embarrass them with the public/press and cost them/their organisation a lot of money in the process
