The News of the World newspaper reported that Mosley was involved in a 'Nazi-style' orgy with prostitutes, sparking the controversy that has cast doubts on his future as FIA president.
Mosley has strongly denied that there was any Nazi element to his sexual conduct, however, and the FIA will now complete a full investigation to judge the matter for itself prior to the General Assembly meeting on June 3 that will decide the president's future.
In a statement issued by the FIA on Monday, the governing body said: "Senior officers of the FIA have appointed Anthony Scrivener QC as an independent expert to undertake a full analysis of the available evidence relating to allegations in the News of the World that Mr. Mosley was involved in 'Nazi style' activities. Mr Mosley has welcomed this appointment.
"Mr Scrivener QC will provide an opinion on whether the available evidence supports the use by the News of the World of this description. Should the FIA Extraordinary General Assembly so decide, this opinion will be available to the member clubs of the FIA on 3 June."
Scrivener is a leading member of the bar of England and Wales, as has served as a judge on the FIA International Court of Appeal since 2006.
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