UK launched secret scheme to relocate Afghans after data leak, documents show
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The Conservative government's decision to seek a superinjunction was necessary to prevent further endangering Afghan lives by alerting the Taliban to the existence of leaked data. Ministers prioritized protecting vulnerable individuals from potential torture and murder over transparency, making the difficult choice to shield Parliament from information that could have increased risks to those already imperiled by the breach.