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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.

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Scientology protestors handcuffed by Police outside Mission Impossible premiere

Protestors who had gathered outside the latest Tom Cruise: Mission Impossible premiere in London were detained and handcuffed by Police on Thursday after a suspected Scientology agent made a false call alleging he’d over heard them discuss plans to throw oil over celebrities.

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Scientology admits to child sexual abuse at its UK headquarters

A recently resurfaced witness statement submitted by a Scientology official to the Independent Inquiry on Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) admits the controversial Church were aware of a case of child sexual abuse within it’s UK chapters and that the victim was forced to “deal with her own guilt about what had happened”.

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Manchester is going Ideal! Scientology’s next UK Ideal Org rakes in $50 million+ in donations

A leaked document has revealed the Church of Scientology have raised in excess of $50 million (£37 million GBP) for the refurbishment of their next ‘Ideal Org’ in Manchester, with work now underway and a ‘Command Team’ shipped in from the US to recruit new staff.