Who is Lord Dyson?
RETIRED Lord Dyson is set to publish the findings of an independent inquiry into how Martin Bashir obtained his Princess Diana scoop.
But who is he and why was he appointed? Here's all you need to know...
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Who is Lord Dyson?
Lord Dyson, 77, is a former British judge and barrister.
From 2012 until 2016 he was the second most senior judge in England and Wales - Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice.
From 2010 until 2012 he was a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
Born John Anthony Dyson in 1943, he was given the courtesy title Lord Dyson after a Royal Warrant allowed all members of the Supreme Court to use the title Lord for life, even if they did not hold a peerage.
Why was Lord Dyson appointed to look into Martin Bashir's interview with Princess Diana?
Lor Dyson's report is expected at 2pm on Thursday, May 20.
Lord Dyson was appointed to look into Martin Bashir's interview with Princess Diana by the BBC.
At the time he was approved Tim Davie, BBC Director-General, said: “The BBC is determined to get to the truth about these events and that is why we have commissioned an independent investigation.
“Formerly Master of the Rolls and a Justice of the Supreme Court, Lord Dyson is an eminent and highly respected figure who will lead a thorough process.”
His report is expected to find that Bashir allegedly "used deceitful methods" to secure his Panorama interview with Princess Diana.
The formal report is set to reveal how Bashir and BBC bosses ";breached" guidelines to bag the interview, in which Princess Diana sensationally declared “there were three of us in this marriage."
The six-month inquiry conducted by Lord Dyson will reportedly condemn senior BBC executives at the time over allegations of a cover up, according to the
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According to the newspaper, the retired judge has concluded that Bashir mocked up bank statements that were shown to Earl Spencer and allegedly used to win over his trust and gain access to his sister.
A source said: "It will be a true eye-opener."
In notes made by Diana's brother seen by the Telegraph, allegations include that Princess Diana’s telephones were bugged and that she was being followed.