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<p>We do not maintain statistics on the cost of repatriation. We do have statistics
on the number and value of emergency loans given to victims of forced marriage for
repatriation purposes since 2012. The cost of repatriating victims of forced marriage
to the UK varies, and is dependent on individual circumstances including the victim’s
age and the country that they are in. There are also different routes for funding
repatriation: in the majority of cases the family cover the cost of the repatriation<strong>.
</strong>Where possible, the Government to seek to ensure the costs fall on the perpetrators
by means of Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs). After being served with an
FMPO the victim’s family, who are usually responsible for the victim travelling overseas
against their wishes or under false pretences, would be instructed to arrange and
pay for them to return to the UK within a specific period.</p>
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