Former Warwick School teacher who sexually abused pupils is spared prison sentence extension
The court heard that he has a progressive form of dementia that had affected his memory and left him unfit for trial
A former Warwick School teacher who is in jail for sexually abusing his pupils has been spared an extension to his prison sentence despite a jury finding that he committed offences against other youngsters.
In 2022, Paul Stainsby, formerly of Dunmow, Essex, for was jailed for 14 years for sexual offences committed while teaching at a school in Essex in the 1970s.
And on Tuesday (November 10), jury at Warwick Crown Court found that Stainsby, now aged 76, committed ten further offences against five pupils at Warwick School in the 1980s, following a trial of the facts.
The court heard that Stainsby has a progressive form of dementia that had affected his memory and left him unfit for trial.
As a result, the court said he will face no further jail time.
James Hawkesford, who helped bring the case against Stainsby after hearing the victims' stories, told The Courier and Weekly News: “Paul Stainsby was evidently a prolific paedophile and his actions have had long lasting effects on the pupils that he abused.
“Their bravery in coming forward and giving evidence in court should not go unmentioned.
“The jury heard the facts put to them and came back unanimously that Stainsby was guilty of these vile acts.”
Mr Hawkesford added: “I hope there is some closure for those who brought the case and that if there are others affected that they come forward.”