A review into alleged abuse or inappropriate behaviour linked to former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson at Stormont has been completed, and its findings have been sent to the clerk and chief executive of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The review was established to examine any allegations about Mr Donaldson's behaviour during his time as a member of the Assembly from 2003 to 2010, and when he visited Parliament Buildings as an MP. It began last month and was conducted by a senior Assembly safeguarding officer guided by experts in trauma-informed practices.

A spokesperson for the Assembly said the report will now be considered, including the extent to which the review's findings or a summary thereof can be published.

The stated purpose of the review was to enable current or former elected members, staff working for political parties, or others to bring forward in a safe and supported manner any incidents of abuse or inappropriate behaviour they directly experienced while Mr Donaldson was a member of the Assembly or a visitor to Parliament Buildings.

The review was also designed to draw attention to any matters that may require further appropriate investigation or referral to the Police Service of Northern Ireland or other statutory bodies.

Mr Donaldson was convicted in June of 18 sexual offences, including one count of rape, following a four-week trial in Newry. He is due to be sentenced late next month or early October, but is seeking leave to appeal his conviction.