Jeffrey Donaldson, the ex‑leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, was found guilty of child sex offences, including rape, in one court hearing last week. He now waits for sentencing and could be sent to prison.
Following that verdict the DUP stated it will set up two independent reviews to probe fresh allegations that have emerged. The new claims say Donaldson led one double life, frequenting a gay sauna and exploiting one young woman. External investigators will run the inquiries and the party promised to publish the results for the public. It says it will be open.