independent investigation
Unaffiliated fact-finding mission
An independent investigation is an inquiry conducted by parties with no stake in the outcome and no ties to those being examined.
The independence matters because it promises objectivity—findings won't be shaped by loyalty or self-interest.
Governments, corporations, and institutions commission independent investigations when internal reviews would lack credibility: The board called for an independent investigation into the CEO's conduct.
The modifier often signals skepticism about prior inquiries: We need an independent investigation, not another cover-up.
- probeThorough examination or tool
- inquiryRequest for information
- auditFormal accounts examination
- due diligencePre-transaction reasonable care
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
oversight · whistleblower · deep throat · journalist · exposé · follow the money · paper trail · smoking gun · subpoena · testimony · under oath · sworn statement · evidence · uncover · dig · truth · impartial · watchdog
- Baha'i principlesuniversal education, gender equality, world peace, consultation, service to humanity
- Bahai Faithsacred writings, House of Worship, Mount Carmel, Haifa, Acre
independent investigationwhitewash
Conceal or coat pale
cover-up · stonewalling · sweeping under the rug · going through the motions · suppression
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