Practice question
If a driver is forced by direct threats of physical violence to transport stowaways, what is their legal defense under UK law, and what must they do?
- They have no defense and must go to prison
- The defense of duress; they must report the situation to the police at the very first safe opportunity
- They can claim they are exempt from all laws because they were driving a commercial vehicle
- They must keep the stowaways hidden forever to avoid prosecution
Answer: B — The defense of duress; they must report the situation to the police at the very first safe opportunity
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