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CCRC CEO's justifications for expensive training were unsatisfactory, revealing potential conflict of interest.

Conclusion
We were not satisfied by the justifications given by Karen Kneller for her attendance at expensive training courses in France, using public money. There is a potential conflict of interest in Karen Kneller attending the course at INSEAD on the recommendation of the then Chair who held a board-level position at the business school at that time. It is not clear from Karen Kneller’s answers whether proper consideration was given to this. (Conclusion, Paragraph 64) Resources and relationship with the Ministry of Justice
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 29 July 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.3 yr
Report published 23 May 2025