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TfL Commissioner Andy Lord faces tough questions on Scientology ads

Transport for London Commissioner Andy Lord has responded to tough questions on the network’s decision to allow Scientology adverts on the Underground at a London Assembly meeting held in July.

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Council refuses Scientology IAS Lawful Development Ceritficate application

Mid-Sussex District Council has formally rejected an application by the Church of Scientology for a Lawful Development Certificate for a 45,000 sq ft event space built on their grounds for the annual International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event.

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Saint Hill is struggling to get people up the Bridge

The Church of Scientology’s largest UK base appears to be struggling in their bid to ‘Clear the planet’, recent promotional material suggests. According to a flier sent to parishioners over the weekend, Saint Hill boasts of just “four OT II completions” [continue reading…]

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Ex-Scientologists win landmark case as Council rules against Scientology protest ban

A group of ex-Scientologists and local residents are celebrating a major victory for free speech after Mid Sussex District Council unanimously rejected a controversial bid by the Church of Scientology to ban protests outside its UK headquarters.

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Scientologists target senior local politician amid protest ban defeat

Scientologists in East Grinstead, Sussex have targeted a senior member of local government after she called for the removal of unauthorised structures erected by the group on public land outside the entrance to their UK headquarters. West Sussex County Councillor Jacquie [continue reading…]

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Scientology shocks Council with last minute U-Turn in bid for UK protest ban

Just days before Mid-Sussex District Council were set to vote on a proposed ban on protesting outside Scientology’s UK headquarters, the Church have withdrawn their application in a dramatic U-turn after an almost year-long process which cost the taxpayer ÂŁ84,000.

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Documents: Scientology’s failed bid for UK protest ban

Scientology’s attempt to ban protesting outside their UK headquarters is due to be rejected by Mid Sussex District Council on Monday. Here are the documents that evidence how the decision came about.

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Joy Villa: Why I left Scientology after reaching rock bottom at Saint Hill

Hollywood actress and singer Joy Villa recently became the first celebrity Scientologist to publicly speak out after leaving the controversial Church, after reaching a low point at Scientology’s UK headquarters in Sussex. Now, Joy tells us her story.

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Scientology’s upcoming Manchester Ideal Org hits snag with asbestos problem

Renovation works at the Church of Scientology’s forthcoming Manchester Ideal Org have run into problems after the building was found to be riddled with asbestos, planning documents reveal.