Act 7 Prevention of Trafficking In Persons Act 2009 14. Repatriation of Victims of Trafficking In Persons. (1) The Minister in cooperation with the appropriate government agencies shall be responsible for the facilitation of repatriation of victims of trafficking in persons to and from Uganda. (2) Where the repatriation of a Ugandan victim is likely to expose the victim to greater risks or to compromise his or her safety, the Minister may through the relevant office negotiate with the host government for the extension of appropriate residency permits, work permits and maintenance as may be necessary to protect the victim. (3) Where the repatriation of a foreign victim is likely to expose the victim to greater risks, to compromise his or her safety, or where presence of the victim is necessary for court proceedings, the Minister may facilitate the extension of appropriate residency permits, work permits and maintenance as may be necessary to protect, assist and support the victim. (4) On getting notice of a victim of trafficking in persons in a foreign country, the minister shall verify whether the victim is a citizen or a permanent resident of Uganda and shall; where a victim is proved to be a Ugandan or a permanent resident without proper documentation, issue the relevant documents and other relevant authorization to facilitate the repatriation of the victim to or from Uganda. 15. Restitution. Where a person is convicted of trafficking in persons under this Act, the court shall in addition to any other punishment, order that person to pay restitution to the victim or other person or organization which may have incurred expenses on the victim’s behalf for— (a) costs of medical and psychological treatment; (b) costs of physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation; (c) costs of necessary transportation, temporary housing and child care; (d) costs of re-integration in society; and (e) any other costs that the court may deem fit. 13

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