Jason Beer to lead independent review of Cambridge’s handling of Jason Arday case

The Sansasyonel - International (English) · Nov 4, 2026 · 1m

Jason Beer KC, the principal barrister representing the Post Office Horizon inquiry, will lead an independent assessment of how Cambridge University managed allegations against academic Jason Arday prior to his resignation, as well as its recruitment and support processes regarding him. Arday was appointed as Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in history at the age of 37. The sociology of education professor passed away at his residence in south London while dealing with high-profile claims of plagiarism and discrepancies in accounts of his professional background. He had denied the…