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Tag: scientology uk
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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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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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UK politicians on Scientology: quotes from the Hansard Archive
In light of Scientology’s recent move to ban protestors outside their UK headquarters, here are a selection of excerpts from the Parliamentary archive where politicians raise concerns about their activities.
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Document reveals extensive Scientology intelligence gathering operation against UK officials
EXCLUSIVE – Leaked internal documents from Scientology’s ‘Office of Special Affairs’ (OSA) reveal Church officials engaged in an extensive intelligence-gathering operation against dozens of UK politicians and civil servants in an effort to establish who might be considered a ‘threat’ to the controversial organisation.
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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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Christmas preparations begin at Saint Hill amid mass recruitment campaign
Last year, we reported the East Grinstead Town Mayor attended Scientology’s UK headquarters to turn on their Christmas lights at a lavish ceremony outside the notorious Saint Hill Castle. Insiders tell us that preparations have once again begun for the 2024 Christmas event, with internal promotional materials encouraging Scientologists to “book your flight today and…
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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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Anne Boleyn’s Hever Castle to kick off 2024 Scientology IAS event with fundraising dinner
An extravagant Tudor castle once home to Henry VIII’s ill-fated wife Anne Boleyn is due to kick off this year’s International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event, despite controversy around the group’s abusive practices, fraudulent activity and attempts to silence protestors.
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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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