A statement from the Chief Executive and Trustees of the British Psychological Society
We are pleased to confirm that Sarb Bajwa, Chief Executive, is returning to duty today.
26 October 2021
Following the arrest of a former member of staff on suspicion of fraud, the Trustees requested that Sarb, as Chief Executive of the society, step aside whilst an inquiry into our working practices and processes took place.
We would like to make it clear that the inquiry found that Sarb was in no way a party to committing fraud.
We believe there are lessons about our working practices and processes, which, as the inquiry found, needed to be tightened and improved.
Changes to our working practices and processes were recommended and these have been fully implemented.
We all regret that this process has taken a long time, and that the Chief Executive has been away from the office for longer than was desirable.
The Trustees would like to make it clear that Sarb returns with our full support.
In a difficult year, the society has increased its membership and supported its members through an unprecedented pandemic.
Together, we look forward to Sarb continuing his programme of transformational change, serving members and the profession.