Ulster Unionists to establish independent process over child abuser Jeffrey Donaldson
Summary
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) will hire an independent group to create a way for people to confidentially share information about Jeffrey Donaldson during his time in the party. Donaldson, a former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, was convicted last month of multiple child sex abuse charges and plans to appeal. Both the UUP and DUP are reviewing their links to Donaldson and their safeguarding policies.Key Facts
- Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of child sex abuse, including rape.
- He was a UUP member from 1985 to 2003 before joining the DUP.
- The UUP found no complaints about Donaldson during his membership but will investigate further.
- The UUP is setting up an independent, confidential process to gather more information about Donaldson.
- The UUP leader, Jon Burrows, started a quick review to establish facts about Donaldson in their party.
- Donaldson's legal team plans to appeal the convictions.
- The DUP is also conducting an independent review of Donaldson’s time in their party.
- Both parties aim to learn lessons and improve trust through openness and accountability.
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