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Danish politicians clamp down on Scientology’s European HQ

Politicians in Denmark are due to debate Scientology in Parliament following a series of damning articles about working conditions in Berlingske, one of the country’s largest newspapers.

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Scientology school loses visa status after Home Office inspection

Scientology’s private school in Sussex, which recently came under fire after the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) raised serious safeguarding concerns during a routine inspection, has had it’s visa-granting status revoked by UK Visas & Immigration. Greenfields School, which charges fees of [continue reading…]

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ICO rules against East Grinstead Town Council on Scientology censorship issue

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today ruled that a February 2024 Freedom of Information Act (FOI) request seeking the minutes of an East Grinstead Town Council meeting during which members of the public raised concerns about the growing influence of [continue reading…]

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Scientology’s failed attempt to force schools to teach its beliefs as part of the curriculum

Emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act reveal the Church of Scientology made enquiries in an attempt to force schools to teach Scientology in Sussex as part of the Religious Studies curriculum.

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Survivor Stories: Ex-Scientologists call on UK government to act

Tomorrow, the UK population will head to the polls in what is widely expected to be an historic general election, ushering in an era of change. We call on the government to intervene on the issue of Scientology and finally put a stop to human suffering.

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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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 candidates on Scientology’s presence in the town ahead of this week’s general election.

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Three more candidates join calls for Parliamentary action against Scientology after election

Three more candidates standing in next month’s general election have called for action against Scientology after concerns were raised about the alleged abuse of young and vulnerable people at their properties in the United Kingdom.

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Political candidates back Parliamentary Scientology debate ahead of general election

Candidates across all three major parties running in next month’s UK general election have pledged their support for a Parliamentary debate on Scientology should they be successful.

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John Sweeney pledges Scientology debate if elected to Parliament

Journalist and Scientology public enemy number one John Sweeney is standing in the upcoming general election and has vowed to “hold a debate condemning the Church’s abuse of young and vulnerable people in the UK and around the world” if elected.

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East Grinstead Town Council retract censorship of Scientology concerns, but still no apology

Following a lengthy complaints procedure brought by Scientology Business Editor Alexander Barnes-Ross, East Grinstead Town Council have retracted its censorship of the public record after concerns were raised over its close ties to the Church of Scientology.