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Tag: ias
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Scientology threatens council, claiming UK HQ unauthorised structure removal ‘discrimination’
The Church of Scientology have claimed West Sussex County Council’s request they remove unauthorised structures obstructing the public highway outside their UK headquarters amounts to ‘discrimination’ and warned the Highway Authority to be “very careful”, new documents reveal.
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Are Scientology events about to change?
The Church of Scientology has sent its followers a survey asking for feedback on their international events hosted by David Miscavige, amid falling attendance numbers and rising speculation their overall membership is dwindling. Is this a sign we’re about to see change?
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East Grinstead Mayor switched on Saint Hill lights despite backlash from local residents
The Mayor of East Grinstead, Steve Ody, attended the Church of Scientology’s Saint Hill headquarters in November in an official capacity to turn on their Christmas lights at an elaborate ceremony attended by their parishioners; despite previous criticism from residents and the national press.
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Struggling Scientology school seeks financial support from parents
A private Scientology school in Sussex, which lost its ability to sponsor visas for international students earlier this year, has appealed to parents to donate money in a desperate attempt to rescue the charity from financial hardship.
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Scientology ordered to remove 130ft ‘unauthorised structures’ opposite UK headquarters
The Church of Scientology are up in arms after being told to remove 130ft (40m) of hedge and concealed fencing erected on public land opposite their East Grinstead headquarters in an attempt to disrupt protestors.
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Scientology’s failed bid for UK charity status: 25 years on
25 years ago today, the Church of Scientology were rejected tax exemption by the United Kingdom’s Charity Commission. To mark the occasion, we revisit the 49-page ruling and comment on how it has impacted Scientology’s UK operations over the last 25 years.
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Scientology issued Planning Contravention Notice ahead of Saint Hill gala
The Church of Scientology have been issued a warning by Mid Sussex District Council after erecting a huge marquee without planning permission ahead of this weekend’s IAS anniversary event
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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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IAS Event 2024: the Saint Hill marquee is under construction
Scientology’s famous IAS tent is officially under construction, meaning we are just weeks away from what they call ‘the greatest gathering of Scientologists’. Over the weekend, we received confirmation from several East Grinstead locals that increased activity had been noted around Saint Hill, Scientology’s UK headquarters – including a clear out at the Sea Org…
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French government issues warning amid Scientology Olympics distribution campaign
Scientology’s plan to distribute a million ‘Truth About Drugs’ leaflets during the Paris 2024 Olympics has been met with fierce opposition by the French Government, who this weekend issued a statement warning the public against accepting the leaflets. Miviludes, the government department responsible for “informing the public about the risks and dangers” of cults in…
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