Robert Dingwall, an emeritus professor of social sciences at two universities in Nottingham, recommended an impartial investigation, stating: "In the current climate, it is difficult to comment on allegations of plagiarism against a prominent minority scholar without seeming to take sides" on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.

DEI is the singular reason why so many knew the truth about Arday, but refused to do anything about it. It would be heretical to do anything about it.