DUP leader Gavin Robinson has announced an “unprecedented review” into what the party knew about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Donaldson's conduct, the Press Association reports.
Review Details
Robinson previously announced a “focused, independent review” to establish what was known within the party about Donaldson’s conduct. The review will be led by Jim Gamble, a former senior police officer and current head of the INEQE Safeguarding Group.
The Northern Ireland Survivor Council had expressed “concern” because INEQE is also undertaking a safeguarding review of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and it had emerged Donaldson’s victims had previously disclosed to church officials they had been abused. They have queried whether one organisation can independently and robustly conduct both reviews.
Background on Donaldson
Former DUP leader Donaldson was, last month, convicted at Newry Crown Court of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, relating to the abuse of two women when they were children.
Robinson said he was very pleased that Gamble and his company has agreed to the review.
