Thousands of Afghans Won’t Get Compensation for UK Data Breach
In February 2022, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) mistakenly leaked personal details of nearly 19,000 Afghans—including names, contact information, and family data—who had applied for resettlement under the ARAP/Ex‑Gratia schemes. Though about 24,000 have been resettled or are in transit, the MoD now states that thousands of others will not receive compensation, arguing the risk to them has “diminished” over time. Legal firms such as Barings Law and Leigh Day are representing over 1,000 claimants. Why This Matters Lives at stake: Some victims have reportedly been targeted or killed by the Taliban after their identities were exposed. Civil society groups argue the moral duty to compensate is clear. Political fallout: MPs from across parties are demanding transparency, accountability, and better support for affected Afghans. Critics accuse the government of prioritizing cost over duty. Compensation & Relocation Details CategoryDetailsReassigned Afghans~24,000 […]