Analysis

Arday Scandal A Reminder To Vet Candidates, Experts Say

By Adele Redmond ( August 18, 2026, 6:47 PM BST) -- Employers can be held liable if they fail to conduct pre-employment background checks or ignore any risks they uncover, experts say, as the University of Cambridge continues to face questions about its process for appointing disgraced academic Jason Arday....

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