Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist party, is to appeal against his conviction for rape and other sexual offences against two children, his solicitor has said, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- Jeffrey Donaldson is appealing his conviction for rape and other sexual offences against two children.
- His legal team lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast on Friday, according to the Guardian.
- The confirmation came from his solicitor, John McBurney.
- Donaldson is the former leader of the Democratic Unionist party (DUP).
Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist party (DUP), is to appeal against his conviction for rape and other sexual offences against two children, according to the Guardian.
Donaldson’s legal team lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast on Friday, his solicitor, John McBurney, said.
The appeal relates to his conviction for rape and other sexual offences committed against two children.
Further details of the grounds for the appeal were not disclosed in the source reporting.
Why it matters
Donaldson previously led the DUP, and his conviction and the planned appeal are matters of public interest. Further details, including the grounds for the appeal, have not yet been disclosed.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jeffrey Donaldson appealing against?
He is appealing against his conviction for rape and other sexual offences against two children, according to the Guardian.
Where was the appeal lodged?
His legal team lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast on Friday, his solicitor John McBurney said.
What was Jeffrey Donaldson's political role?
He is the former leader of the Democratic Unionist party (DUP) in Northern Ireland.