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Category: Government
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ICO rules against East Grinstead Town Council on Scientology censorship issue
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today ruled that a February 2024 Freedom of Information Act (FOI) request seeking the minutes of an East Grinstead Town Council meeting during which members of the public raised concerns about the growing influence of the Church of Scientology over the town, was in the public interest and not…
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Scientology’s failed attempt to force schools to teach its beliefs as part of the curriculum
Emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act reveal the Church of Scientology made enquiries in an attempt to force schools to teach Scientology in Sussex as part of the Religious Studies curriculum.
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East Grinstead Hustings: Candidates challenged on Scientology ahead of election
Last week, politicians standing for election in East Grinstead – home of the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters – debated important local issues and faced questions from the public in an open hustings event at Trinity Methodist Church. Here’s the report we received from one of our contributors, who attended the debate and challenged the…
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Three more candidates join calls for Parliamentary action against Scientology after election
Three more candidates standing in next month’s general election have called for action against Scientology after concerns were raised about the alleged abuse of young and vulnerable people at their properties in the United Kingdom.
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Political candidates back Parliamentary Scientology debate ahead of general election
Candidates across all three major parties running in next month’s UK general election have pledged their support for a Parliamentary debate on Scientology should they be successful.
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John Sweeney pledges Scientology debate if elected to Parliament
Journalist and Scientology public enemy number one John Sweeney is standing in the upcoming general election and has vowed to “hold a debate condemning the Church’s abuse of young and vulnerable people in the UK and around the world” if elected.
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East Grinstead Town Council retract censorship of Scientology concerns, but still no apology
Following a lengthy complaints procedure brought by Scientology Business Editor Alexander Barnes-Ross, East Grinstead Town Council have retracted its censorship of the public record after concerns were raised over its close ties to the Church of Scientology.
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Sunderland City Council: Museum to host Scientology fundraiser this Sunday
Scientology have been granted permission to use a municipality-owned property in Sunderland to host a fundraising event for their ‘Ideal Org’ program this weekend.
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HMRC responds to Diane Abbott’s call for UK Scientology fraud investigation
The Chief Executive of HM Revenue and Customs, the UK’s tax office, has responded to former Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott’s request for an investigation into the Church of Scientology’s finances after she cited concerns over their “history of fraudulent activity internationally”.
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The problem with Scientology’s UK visa sponsor status
Following a 2023 court ruling in which their buildings were designated ‘places of public worship’, the Church of Scientology have been granted “A-rate” visa sponsorship powers by the UK government and last year, issued 21 ‘Minister of Religion’ and ‘Religious Worker’ visas.
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