Jeffrey Donaldson Investigated Over Alleged Rape in Parliament
Source reports published 21 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 22 Oct 2026, 1:06 am AEST
Police in London are investigating allegations that Jeffrey Donaldson, a formerly jailed DUP leader, raped a woman inside the Houses of Parliament in 2016. The Metropolitan Police received a report from the Police Service of Northern Ireland regarding the incident.
What happened
- The Metropolitan Police are investigating an allegation of rape involving Jeffrey Donaldson, a 63-year-old man, that occurred in 2016 within the Palace of Westminster.
- The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) reported the allegation to the Metropolitan Police on October 13th.
- A spokesperson for the Met stated that the investigation is in its early stages, no arrests have been made, and inquiries remain ongoing.
- The alleged victim has been interviewed by PSNI officers.
- Donaldson was previously sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex offences between 1985 and 2008.
- A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed that the alleged rape was reported to have taken place inside parliament in 2016 and that the victim is being supported by specialist officers.
Original reporting
- BBC: Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament
2026-10-21T14:11:10.601000+00:00 - Guardian: Jeffrey Donaldson investigated over alleged rape in UK parliament
2026-10-21T00:00:00+00:00 - Sky News: Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of rape inside Parliament - reports
2026-10-21T10:50:00+00:00 - GB News: Jeffrey Donaldson facing new police probe over alleged rape of woman in Parliament
2026-10-21T15:06:02+00:00