Modern slavery is a complex and multifaceted crisis surrounding various exploitative practices, including forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of coercion, deception, or violence used to control individuals (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime 2021). It is fundamentally characterised by denying fundamental human rights and freedoms, often interconnected with broader economic structures and power dynamics (Manzo 2005). The economic dimension of modern slavery is particularly significant, as it thrives on the exploitation of cheap labour, especially in industries where profit maximisation is prioritised through the minimisation of labour costs (Bales 2005).