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Cambridge University asks former chief crownprosecutor to open Arday review

Nazir Afzal to focus in review’s first stage on support given to professor in immediate period before his death

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Richard Adams Education editor4 Sept 2026, 05:48 pmUpdated 2h ago1 min readEuropeUnited Kingdom
Cambridge University asks former chief crown prosecutor to open Arday review

United Kingdom — Richard Adams Education editor

Nazir Afzal to focus in review’s first stage on support given to professor in immediate period before his death

The University of Cambridge has asked Nazir Afzal, a former chief crown prosecutor for north-west England, to lead the first part of its review into the death of the scholar Jason Arday.

Arday died at his home in south London on 14 August, nine days after his resignation as a Cambridge professor amid swirling allegations of plagiarism and inconsistencies in statements about his career.

The University of Cambridge has asked Nazir Afzal, a former chief crown prosecutor for north-west England, to lead the first part of its review into the death of the scholar Jason Arday.

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Source: The Guardian · Richard Adams Education editor. Published 4 Sept 2026, 05:48 pm.

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