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Jason Arday: University of Cambridge will review 'decision-making' after death of professor
The university said the two-part probe will examine support and decision-making before his death, with findings due within three months.
On Friday, Cambridge University launched an investigation into associate professor James Orr following allegations he breached political donation rules.
Orr stepped down as Reform UK's head of policy after a Channel 4 undercover probe alleged he arranged for polling to be paid for by an overseas firm.
Concurrently, the University of Cambridge launched an independent review into its "decision-making and actions" in the period leading up to former professor Jason Arday's death.
Led by Nazir Afzal, chancellor of the University of Manchester, the review will examine support available to Arday, with findings expected within three months.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice said the period since Arday's death has been one of "profound sadness and reflection," as the university navigates these simultaneous investigations.
Former prosecutor will conduct investigation to realize what kind of resources were available to Arday at the time he died. Arday was found dead after plagiarism charges.