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

Jason Beer KC will examine university’s handling of claims against Arday and protection offered to academics in spotlight

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