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Tag: scientology
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Survivor Stories: Ex-Scientologists call on UK government to act
These are just a handful of accounts, written by former members who experienced Scientology’s abusive practices first-hand, in their own words.
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The Foster Report: the UK government’s inquiry into Scientology
In 1971 Sir John Foster, K.B.E., Q.C., M.P., published the findings of his official inquiry into the Church of Scientology’s activities in the United Kingdom. Commissioned by the government, the enquiry was tasked with reviewing whether the practice of Scientology should be deemed a risk to the country and although it stopped short of banning…
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Met Police demands removal of logo from Scientology ‘Drug Free World’ website
The Metropolitan Police and several American law enforcement agencies have issued warnings to the Church of Scientology after their logos appeared without permission on ‘Foundation for a Drug Free World’ website, claiming endorsement. Andrea Beaumont reports.
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How big is Scientology.. really? Dodge Landesman looks at the numbers
Journalist Dodge Landesman analyses census data and national surveys around the world to establish just how big Scientology really is…
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East Grinstead Hustings: Candidates challenged on Scientology ahead of election
Last week, politicians standing for election in East Grinstead – home of the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters – debated important local issues and faced questions from the public in an open hustings event at Trinity Methodist Church. Here’s the report we received from one of our contributors, who attended the debate and challenged the…
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Trafford Housing Standards now investigating Scientology property
Trafford Council’s Housing Standards have launched an investigation into the home ofScientology’s future ‘Manchester Ideal Org’ after they included photos in a planning application that suggest there are staff members living at the property.
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Trafford Council “don’t care” about unsafe living conditions at Scientology staff quarters
Trafford Council have responded to concerns Scientology staff members are being forced to live in squalor after photos revealed mouldy bedsheets and crumbling ceilings at their future Manchester “Ideal Org”.
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Scientology Sunderland’s Ideal Org fundraiser was a major flop
The Church of Scientology’s fundraising event at Sunderland Museum last weekend was a “catastrophic failure” with only 8 parishioners showing up for the occasion, Scientology Business can report.
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Scientology’s Narconon rehab centre removed from NHS website
Following a lengthy investigation by Guardian / Observer journalist Shanti Das, the NHS has removed Scientology’s Narconon drug rehabilitation centre from its website. It was previously listed as a care provider with contact information and address details provided, along with a link to the Care Quality Commission (CQC)’s 2016 inspection report.
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Internal emails reveal Scientology’s recent meddling in local government
Mid-Sussex District Council internal emails reveal Scientology used its close ties with former East Grinstead Mayor Dick Sweatman to interrupt protest plans at the recent Saint Hill IAS event. Tony Ortega reports…
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