Cambridge asks Post Office inquiry barrister to lead review into death of Jason Arday
Summary
Cambridge University appointed barrister Jason Beer KC to lead an independent review of its handling of allegations against professor Jason Arday and its recruitment and support of him. Arday resigned after the university announced an investigation into his qualifications and was found dead nine days later; a separate review will examine the support he received shortly before his death.Key Facts
- Beer led the Post Office Horizon inquiry and has worked on other public inquiries.
- The review will examine how Cambridge handled allegations of research and other misconduct against Arday.
- It will also assess Arday’s appointment and the support Cambridge provided to him as its youngest-ever Black professor.
- Beer said he would assess the university’s policies, decisions, available information and whether wider institutional changes are needed.
- Arday denied plagiarism allegations.
- Cambridge announced an investigation into Arday’s academic qualifications on 5 August; he resigned hours later and was found dead nine days after the announcement.
- A separate review led by former chief crown prosecutor Nazir Afzal will focus on the support Arday received shortly before his death.
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