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Who pays for unlawful detention?
When someone is unlawfully detained by the Home Office, they can claim compensation. The amount depends on the length and impact of the detention. While this case was fabricated, the Home Office does pay out millions each year in legitimate claims for wrongful imprisonment, funded by the taxpayer.
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