Nicky Campbell's teacher can be extradited back to UK as he faces dozens of historical sex abuse charges, rules court Mr Campbell said he saw Iain Wares abuse his friends at Edinburgh Academy By Dan Barker For The Scottish Daily Mail Published: 20:01 EDT, 9 August 2024 | Updated: 20:01 EDT, 9 August 2024 e-mail View comments The former teacher accused of dozens of historical sex abuse charges has been told he can be extradited back to Scotland. Iain Wares, 84, has been accused of abuse by scores of former pupils from Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College. He taught at the prestigious schools in the 1960s and 70s, but now lives in a luxury retirement resort in South Africa .
After a years-long extradition battle, Cape Town’s High Court ruled this week Wares can be extradited to Scotland. But the court’s ruling, which has been welcomed by former pupils, now requires a decision from South Africa’s justice minister. Iain Wares, 84, has been accused of abuse by several former pupils from Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College Broadcaster Nicky Campbell, who told an enquiry that he saw Wares abuse his friends, said 'we are edging closer to justice' Broadcaster Nicky Campbell, who has previously told an inquiry how he saw Wares abuse his friends in the changing rooms at Edinburgh Academy, said: ‘We are edging closer to justice.
’ Read More Nicky Campbell says he doesn't want the teacher who abused him sent to jail despite being 'crushed' by the long-lasting impact Mr Campbell,.