Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Monday, 21 March 2011.
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether charges are imposed for emergency passports or travel to the United Kingdom from overseas in cases involving transnational practices in violation of the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007.
- Answer
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In such cases, the price of an emergency passport and costs of travel to the United Kingdom are not paid for by the Government, but are charged to the individual concerned. We would not allow a lack of funds to delay the process of getting a victim to safety. If funding cannot be identified, for example, from friends, family or a local authority, in exceptional circumstances the Foreign and Commonwealth Office can provide a discretionary loan to cover the costs of repatriation, including any passport fees.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 7442; 726 c111WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Fees and charges Forced marriage Passports Travel Victims Repatriation Emergency travel documents
- Legislation
- Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007
- Link
- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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