Donaldson case reinforces need for clampdown on illegal online commentary

Social media feeding frenzy could have profound consequences for alleged victims and former DUP leader

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson

Gail Walker

If the leader of a major political party anywhere else was suddenly facing multiple historic sex abuse charges, and his wife was charged with aiding and abetting in his case, it would have a seismic impact.

That such a downfall has happened to the now former DUP leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, makes the shockwaves all the greater.