Cambridge asks Post Office inquiry barrister to lead review into death of Jason Arday

The Guardian World Wednesday 04 November 2026, 15:54 UTC By Richard Adams Education editor 1 min read

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Jason Beer KC will examine ‘policies and procedures’ in tragic case of the university’s youngest black professorThe lead barrister for the Post Office Horizon inquiry has been appointed to head an independent review into the death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday. Jason Beer KC will examine the handling of allegations of “research and other misconduct” made against Arday before his resignation as well as the university’s recruitment and support for him as its youngest-ever black professor...

Jason Beer KC will examine ‘policies and procedures’ in tragic case of the university’s youngest black professor

The lead barrister for the Post Office Horizon inquiry has been appointed to head an independent review into the death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday.

Jason Beer KC will examine the handling of allegations of “research and other misconduct” made against Arday before his resignation as well as the university’s recruitment and support for him as its youngest-ever black professor at the age of 37.

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