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Nazir Afzal Launches Independent Review of Cambridge’s Arday Handling

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 6:06 AM UTC · How we work

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Chief Crown Prosecutor Nazir Afzal launched an independent review of Cambridge University’s handling of Jason Arday.
Jason Arday, 41, was found dead at his London home on 14 August, a week after resigning over plagiarism allegations.
The review will examine the support, interventions and welfare protections available to Arday before his death.
Afzal urged anyone with direct, relevant information to come forward despite fear of speaking up.

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Chief Crown Prosecutor Nazir Afzal launched an independent review of Cambridge University’s handling of Jason Arday.
Jason Arday, 41, was found dead at his London home on 14 August, a week after resigning over plagiarism allegations.
The review will examine the support, interventions and welfare protections available to Arday before his death.
Afzal urged anyone with direct, relevant information to come forward despite fear of speaking up.