But how many more women have been affected by these abuses?

On 15 January 2016, the Metropolitan Police withdrew their defence in a case brought against them over undercover police relationships.

In a significant development at the High Court in London, the police asked for judgment to be entered against them in respect of the claims for deceit, assault/battery, misfeasance in public office and negligence.

The claim had been brought by Kate Wilson, who was deceived into a 2-year relationship with undercover officer Mark Kennedy.