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
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
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 candidates on Scientology’s presence in the town ahead of this week’s general election.
Local residents have described East Grinstead Town Council as “shameful” after it accused an activist of “employing bullying tactics” against Councillors and denied a Freedom of Information Act request for a transcript of a recent Council meeting.
During our visit to Sunderland Org earlier this week Scientology Business was given a copy of the most recent edition of Impact, the official magazine produced by the International Association of Scientologists. The IAS is the official membership organisation of the Church of Scientology, and Impact offers a fascinating insight into the latest internal Scientology news and a glimpse into what it considers significant achievements by its parishioners.
A former member of the Church of Scientology has announced protest plans ahead of next month’s gathering of the International Association of Scientologists in East Grinstead. The annual event, which is returning to Scientology headquarters Saint Hill Manor after a 4 year hiatus, will see the gathering of thousands of Scientologists to hear reclusive leader David Miscavige speak.
Former Sea Org executive Chris Shelton today released an insightful interview with Scientology Business editor Apostate Alex discussing Scientology’s financial records, tax exemption and fraud.