Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is to launch an appeal after being convicted of a string of child sex offences.
The 63-year-old was convicted at Newry Crown Court last month of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, relating to the abuse of two women when they were children.
He is being held on remand at Maghaberry Prison in his former parliamentary constituency of Lagan Valley.
His solicitor has confirmed papers have now been lodged for an appeal.
