Mid-Sussex District Council has formally rejected an application by the Church of Scientology for a Lawful Development Certificate for a 45,000 sq ft event space built on their grounds for the annual International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event.
A group of ex-Scientologists and local residents are celebrating a major victory for free speech after Mid Sussex District Council unanimously rejected a controversial bid by the Church of Scientology to ban protests outside its UK headquarters.
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Council were set to vote on a proposed ban on protesting outside Scientology’s UK headquarters, the Church have withdrawn their application in a dramatic U-turn after an almost year-long process which cost the taxpayer £84,000.
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.
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.
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.
A new documentary exploring the Church of Scientology’s activities in the United Kingdom, including exclusive interviews with prominent ex-members is set for release later this year.
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
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.
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.
