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Former DUP leader Donaldson to renounce knighthood and Privy Council membership
His solicitor said the move could pre-empt formal forfeiture, after Donaldson was convicted of 18 sexual offences, including rape.
- Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has moved to renounce his knighthood and Privy Council membership following his conviction on Monday for 18 sex offences, including one count of rape.
- Political leaders including current DUP leader Gavin Robinson and Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows demanded the removal of his honours earlier this week, citing the seriousness of the convictions.
- Solicitor John McBurney issued letters signed by Donaldson to the Cabinet Office and Privy Council, a move that could pre-empt the formal removal process requiring the King's approval.
- During the four-week trial, victims provided evidence of offences committed between 1985 and 2008, leading Judge Paul Ramsey to warn the former political leader he faces a "lengthy" prison term.
- Former appeal court judge Sir John Gillen noted a "sea change" in how courts handle sexual offences, citing implementation of around 86% of his 250 recommendations designed to protect victims.
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Disgraced Politician Jeffrey Donaldson Renounces Knighthood Amid Conviction
Jeffrey Donaldson, former Northern Ireland politician, has requested to renounce his knighthood following his conviction for historic child sex offences, including rape. Convicted of one count of rape, 13 indecent assaults, and four counts of gross indecency over 23 years, Donaldson also resigned from the UK's Privy Council.
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TUV says Jeffrey Donaldson should surrender pension - after giving up knighthood and quitting Privy Council
Disgraced former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has renounced his title – the knighthood – and his membership of the Privy Council after being convicted on historic sex abuse charges, the News Letter can reveal.
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