Jeffrey Donaldson, a previous leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, is being investigated over allegations of raping a woman inside the Houses of Parliament. The incident, which occurred in 2016, has led to several reports and is part of an ongoing investigation. Donaldson is also accused of a further assault allegation while serving as an MP. The BBC and other news outlets have reported on the ongoing examination. Donaldson is scheduled to be interviewed by authorities following these allegations.