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Tag: aftermath foundation
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‘Our focus is to protect people, not religions’ – UK Government responds to calls for Scientology inquiry
The UK Government has issued a bold statement in response to a recent petition calling for an inquiry into abuse within the Church of Scientology, warning “The Government will not shy away from challenging harmful cultures and practices that restrict individual rights or limit people’s chances to thrive in modern Britain.”
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Ex-Scientologists deliver 10 Downing Street petition, calling for government inquiry into Scientology
A group of former members of the Church of Scientology today hand-delivered a petition to 10 Downing Street, calling on the UK Government to launch an inquiry into abuse within high-control groups and to close legal loopholes that allow such practices to continue.
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Chris Shelton: Understanding Coercive Control and Cults
Understanding the control mechanisms used by cults is crucial for preventing abuse and strengthening accountability, Chris Shelton writes.
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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, Liberal Democrat Councillor Gareth Roberts asked Mr. Khan “Residents have contacted me about adverts…
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An open letter to BFI Chair Jay Hunt in response to Tom Cruise’s Fellowship
In response to the BFI’s decision to award Tom Cruise with a prestigious Fellowship, ex-Scientologist Alex Barnes-Ross has written to Jay Hunt, seeking accountability.
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Battle of the billboards: Ex-Scientologists hit back with London ad campaign
In response to a recent Scientology advertising campaign on the London Underground network a group of ex-Scientologists have hit back, replacing the ads with their own at one of the city’s busiest tube stations.
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Aftermath Foundation makes bold statement with major LA billboard campaign
Across the pond, the Aftermath Foundation has launched a bold new advertising campaign in Los Angeles, unveiling dozens of billboards across the city offering help to people wanting to escape from Scientology and start new lives.
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Scientology files for protest ban ahead of major East Grinstead event
A group of whistleblowers are fighting for their right to protest later this month after Scientology filed for a ban on demonstrations outside their UK headquarters
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