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Lady Eleanor Donaldson deemed unfit to stand trial in historical sex abuse case

The wife of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting

The Independent UK

Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit for trial in historic sex offences case

Lady Eleanor Donaldson, wife of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been ruled unfit to stand trial in a historical sexual offences case after medical evidence was heard. The ruling means Eleanor Donaldson will face a trial of the facts, a process that tests evidence but cannot lead to a criminal conviction.…

The Independent UK

Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting her husband and former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who is himself charged with 18 offences.

Evening Standard

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Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to begin May 26, says judge

The former DUP leader is facing allegations of historical sex offences, which he denies.

Evening Standard

Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26

The trial of the ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson has been delayed twice due to medical issues related to her.

Evening Standard

New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

The wife of the former DUP leader is facing charges of aiding and abetting.

Evening Standard

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife to get under way in May

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson have been accused of alleged historical sexual offences which they deny.

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Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife are facing charges relating to historical sex offences.

Evening Standard

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again

Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.

The Independent UK

No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November

The former DUP leader and his wife face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.

Evening Standard

Eleanor Donaldson to undergo further medical tests ahead of trial, court told

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife deny historical sex offences.

Evening Standard

Judge wants all sides to work towards November trial date for Donaldsons

A previous court hearing had been told that there had been a deterioration in the medical condition of Eleanor Donaldson.

Evening Standard

‘Significant deterioration’ in Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition, court told

A lawyer said the court was waiting for an assessment over whether ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife was fit to stand trial later this year.

The Independent UK

New date set for trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson is currently receiving medical treatment, Newry Crown Court heard.

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Donaldson case delayed as wife ‘unfit to stand trial’

At Newry Crown Court on Friday Judge Paul Ramsey granted an adjournment application on medical grounds.

The Independent UK

Application to dismiss two charges facing Eleanor Donaldson heard in court

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife both attended court ahead of a trial.

The Independent UK

Bid to dismiss charges against Eleanor Donaldson delayed again

A judge said he does not want to interfere with a date to start the trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife.

Evening Standard

Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife will go on trial in March facing a number of historical sex offences.

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The Independent UK

Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn to be heard in December

Lady Eleanor is the co-accused in a historical sex offences case involving her husband, former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.

The Guardian - UK

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to sex offences

Eleanor Donaldson also in Newry crown court on allegations of aiding and abetting husband

The National (Scotland)

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

FORMER DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 historical sex offences.

The Guardian - UK

Sinn Féin on course to have more MPs than any other Northern Ireland party

DUP loses Lagan Valley seat vacated by former leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Ian Paisley defeated in North Antrim

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Former Northern Ireland Unionist Leader To Stand Trial For Rape

Former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, Jeffrey Donaldson, to stand trial for historical sex offenses, including rape. Trial proceed...

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the general election in Northern Ireland: time for London to re-engage

Editorial: There are only 18 seats at stake in the province this week, but the next UK government has a big political task on its hands there

The Conversation

Northern Ireland: the three electoral threats keeping the DUP awake at night

“Get Brexit done” was the slogan that carried then prime minister Boris Johnson to an 80-seat majority in the 2019 general election. And sure enough, his government did indeed go on to secure the UK’s exit from the European Union.

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