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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Council were set to vote on a proposed ban on protesting outside Scientology’s UK headquarters, the Church have withdrawn their application in a dramatic U-turn after an almost year-long process which cost the taxpayer ÂŁ84,000.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 protestors reach agreement with Council, avoiding PSPO ban

Protestors in the United Kingdom have reached an agreement with Mid-Sussex District Council which avoids the implementation of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), after Scientology filed for a ban on demonstrations outside its Sussex headquarters.

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East Grinstead train station removes Scientology sign, apologising for “upset” caused to survivors

A sign promoting the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters at East Grinstead train station in Sussex has been removed, with the rail company apologising for the “upset” it may have caused to survivors of abuse within the controversial organisation.

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Sussex residents left “intimidated” after finding Scientology books left on their doorsteps

Angry local residents have been left feeling “intimidated” after finding copies of Scientology books left on their door steps in a quiet village near the controversial Church’s Sussex headquarters

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Hedgegate: Scientology finally complies with Highways demands at UK HQ

After eight months of dispute with West Sussex Highways, the Church of Scientology have finally removed a 130ft hedge, concealed fencing and wooden sleepers it had placed on public land opposite it’s UK headquarters in order to obstruct protestors.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan weighs in on Scientology Tube ad controversy

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has weighed in on Scientology’s recent controversial advertising campaign on the city’s Underground network after being questioned at a recent meeting of the London Assembly. During the latest Mayor’s Question Time held on 22nd May, [continue reading…]

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Scientology seeks planning permission for 45,000 sq ft Sussex event venue ahead of annual IAS event

The Church of Scientology are seeking permission to build a 45,000 square foot temporary event space on the grounds of their UK headquarters ahead of the annual IAS gala, after they were issued a warning by the Council.