A key tenet of international law is that collective punishment is prohibited and criminal responsibility can only be attributed to individuals. Freedom of movem

A key tenet of international law is that collective punishment is prohibited and criminal responsibility can only be attributed to individuals. Freedom of movement, presumption of innocence, and respect for basic human dignity are all part of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. It is not just to treat the non-criminals like they are criminals a priori. But, I will say, I can confirm that I have definitely also seen that sentiment of scapegoating on the rise.