Jeffrey Donaldson, the ex‑leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, was found guilty of child sex offences, such as 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 is set to set up two independent reviews to probe fresh allegations that have emerged. The recent 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.