United
against
Scientology abuse
We are campaigning for an end to
abuse in scientology.
On 25th – 27th October 2024, we met outside Saint Hill to send Scientology a clear message: the abuse must stop.
PEACEFUL PROTEST
Peaceful Protest
Last year, 46 protestors marched from East Grinstead and gathered at Scientology’s headquarters, making this the largest protest since the Anonymous movement, 15 years ago.
Once again, we will be meeting to send Scientology a clear message: the abuse has to stop. We are not protesting the doctrine or religious beliefs; and we are not there to stop people attending the IAS event.
We simply want to send a message to Scientologists that we are a community of people here to support them if they choose to leave.
#IASProtest
2024 PRESS RELEASE
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1,844
Scientologists in England & Wales
according to the 2021 census
3,000
Expected to attend the
IAS event this year
£22 million
Scientology’s UK revenue last year
according to accounts filed in 2023
3
days of activities
for Scientologists
press coverage
Last Year’s press Coverage
Several major newspapers covered our protest last year. The Guardian was the first to break the news and the story was one of the top 10 most-read articles that day. Their website reaches 110 million unique readers a month, marking our demonstration as a ‘major flap’ for Scientology leader David MIscavige. We also received coverage in Newsweek and The Express..
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Event information
- Why are we protesting?The United Kingdom is home to around 2,000 Scientologists and the former home of it’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard, still plays a vital role in its worldwide operations. Every year, thousands of parishioners from across the… Read more: Why are we protesting?
- This is a peaceful protest.We aim to gather in a peaceful protest. We will not tolerate violence and anybody found to be harassing, intentionally causing distress or lawbreaking will be asked to leave. The Liberty Human Rights website contains plenty… Read more: This is a peaceful protest.
- Protest BannersYou are welcome to make your own signs and banners and we encourage you to get creative with some cardboard and marker pens! If you’d like to use one of our designs, please feel free to… Read more: Protest Banners
- Event Schedule – IAS Protest 2024Our Scientology protest will take place across the weekend of 25th – 27th October 2024. This is where you will find information about where to be and when, and what to expect from the day. If… Read more: Event Schedule – IAS Protest 2024