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Scientology claims annual IAS event generates more for the UK economy than Eurovision

The Church of Scientology have resubmitted proposals for a major redevelopment of their UK headquarters near East Grinstead, Sussex claiming their annual IAS event brings more benefit to the UK economy than the Eurovision Song Contest.

COSRECI Government

Australian inquiry into high-control groups fails to include UK Scientology victims, despite ACNC registration

The Parliament of Victoria in Australia has opened an inquiry into high control groups, which could end in disaster for the Church of Scientology’s UK operations.

COSRECI Government UK

Whose land is it anyway? Saint Hill development plans appear to extend beyond Scientology property boundary

Careful analysis of past planning applications made by the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters near East Grinstead, Sussex has revealed their current plans to redevelop huge swathes of land into a giant car park appears to extend beyond their property boundaries. [continue reading…]

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Russian hackers target UK Scientology systems

Russian cyber-criminal hacking group Qilin have targeted the Church of Scientology and published a series of internal documents after gaining access to their UK internal systems. The documents include financial information relating to security arrangements at the recent International Association of [continue reading…]

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On this day: Scientology rejected by the Charity Commission, 26 years on

On this day 26 years ago, the UK Charity Commission rejected Scientology’s application for charity status, concluding it “does not benefit the public.” The ruling dealt a major blow for Scientology in their efforts to claim legitimacy through government recognition and juxtaposed their success with gaining IRS tax exemption in the United States 8 years prior.

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Scientology sends protestors “final warning” ahead of IAS event demonstration

The Church of Scientology have issued protestors a “final warning” in a desperate attempt to shut down a demonstration planned to coincide with their annual UK gathering.

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Angry locals weigh in on plans to redevelop Scientology UK headquarters

Local residents and frequent visitors to East Grinstead have hit back against Scientology’s plans for a major redevelopment of their Saint Hill compound amid a battle for permission submitted by the controversial Church.

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Mid-Sussex District Council agrees to redact residents’ information over Scientology safety concerns

Sussex residents unhappy about plans for a major redevelopment of Scientology’s UK headquarters will have their names and addresses redacted from the public record after concerns were raised about potential harassment by the controversial organisation.