Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against conviction for child sexual offences

Former Democratic Unionist party leader Jeffrey Donaldson is to appeal against his conviction for rape and other sexual offences against two children.

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sexual abuse convictions

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is to appeal against his convictions after being found guilty of 18 sex offences.

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Guardian Published 17 July 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against conviction for child sexual offences

Sky Published 17 July 2026

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sexual abuse convictions

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is to appeal against his convictions after being found guilty of 18 sex offences.

BBC Published 17 July 2026

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions

His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.

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