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Jeffrey Donaldson Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Sex Offences

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 10:34 PM UTC · How we work

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DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson was sentenced to 15 years for 18 child sex offences, including rape.
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill urged the DUP and UUP to publish reviews of Donaldson’s activities.
DUP hired child-safeguarding expert Jim Gamble to lead a four-to-six-month review.
UUP started its own review in September, extending response deadline to 21 October.

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DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson was sentenced to 15 years for 18 child sex offences, including rape.
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill urged the DUP and UUP to publish reviews of Donaldson’s activities.
DUP hired child-safeguarding expert Jim Gamble to lead a four-to-six-month review.
UUP started its own review in September, extending response deadline to 21 October.