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Afghans affected by a data breach will not be compensated by the UK, leaving thousands potentially vulnerable to reprisals from the Taliban. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has made it clear that they will not entertain legal action or compensation, dismissing such claims as hypothetical. The leaked personal details of over 19,000 individuals have raised concerns about their safety, as they fear being targeted by the Taliban.
According to a spokesperson, the MoD stands by the findings of the independent Rimmer review, which concluded that being on the leaked spreadsheet may not necessarily make one a target for reprisal. Defense Secretary John Healey recently lifted a super-injunction that prevented the disclosure of the leak and any reference to the court order, following the completion of the Rimmer review. Despite these reassurances, a sizable lawsuit is being prepared by Barings Law on behalf of more than 1,000 Afghan clients.
The data breach occurred when an official sent the spreadsheet outside the government team handling Afghan relocation applications, leading to its public exposure. The leak only came to light in August 2023 when names appeared on social media. The Taliban’s continued human rights abuses, especially targeting women, have resulted in widespread international condemnation, with Russia being the only country recognizing the current Afghan regime. The British embassy in Kabul has remained closed since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021.
In a concerning development, more than 100 British officials, including special forces and MI6 agents, were also compromised in the same breach that exposed Afghans. Since the withdrawal of international forces, over 36,000 Afghans have relocated to the UK, with over 16,000 individuals considered at risk due to the leak, as disclosed by the MoD. The government has allocated £400m towards the relocation scheme, but estimates suggest the total cost could escalate to £5.5-£6bn as more Afghans seek refuge
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