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Supt Doug Downing said exploitation can take many forms, with the crimes being committed by those under duress extending from "drug dealing right the way through to high-value thefts and violence".

Poverty puts parents under constant duress, as they fear eviction; hunger; having the lights, telephone or heat shut off; or losing income or their job if they stay home with a sick child.

The data also fails to accurately represent people who leave their home but, whether by duress or by choice, remain within their countries, she said.

The police officer told the court Mr Morrow’s solicitor had said he was under duress but wouldn’t elaborate on this during interview.

“There are countless examples where people have acted under duress and performed functions to simply survive,” she says.