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Tag: ias event
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“We need more people” – Scientology struggles on in Auckland
For months, I had eagerly anticipated my journey halfway across the world to New Zealand. The country had always held a particular allure, fuelled by childhood stories from my parents whose friends had migrated to these islands some 40 or 50 years ago. With a spare afternoon during my exploration of Auckland by foot, I…
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Work continues over bank holiday weekend at Saint Hill unauthorised construction site
Construction work continued at Scientology’s UK headquarters over the bank holiday weekend despite concerns from local residents and the Church lacking the relevant planning permission.
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Construction work begins at Scientology UK HQ despite local Council objections
Construction work has begun at the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters ahead of their annual International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event, despite lacking the relevant planning permission.
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Council refuses Scientology IAS Lawful Development Ceritficate application
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.
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Ex-Scientologists win landmark case as Council rules against Scientology protest ban
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.
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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Council were set to vote on a proposed ban on protesting outside Scientology’s UK headquarters, the Church have withdrawn their application in a dramatic U-turn after an almost year-long process which cost the taxpayer £84,000.
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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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A new UK Scientology documentary is on the horizon…
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.
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