Jeffrey Donaldson investigated over alleged rape in UK parliament
The Metropolitan Police are investigating an allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman inside the UK Parliament in 2016. The case was referred to the Met by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Why it matters
The investigation involves a high-ranking political figure and an alleged crime occurring within a seat of government, raising significant legal and political questions.
Jeffrey Donaldson was the leader of the DUP between 2021 and 2024. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Jeffrey Donaldson was the leader of the DUP between 2021 and 2024. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Northern Ireland Jeffrey Donaldson investigated over alleged rape in UK parliament Met police investigating after referral from PSNI about allegation former DUP leader raped woman in 2016
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Metropolitan police are investigating an allegation that the former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman inside parliament in 2016.
Scotland Yard confirmed it received a report from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on 13 October about an alleged rape in the Palace of Westminster involving a man now aged 63.
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London Police Investigate Jeffrey Donaldson Over Alleged 2016 Parliamentary Rape
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