Protesters planning action outside Scientology’s UK HQ during its ‘greatest gathering’

Ex-member says action, expected to be largest in years, will send message abuse must stop' but Scientology says protest is harassment

Protesters are planning the largest UK demonstration against Scientology for 15 years, outside what the controversial organisation is calling its greatest gathering".

The Scientology leader, David Miscavige, who has been served with lawsuits in the US, including for human trafficking, which he denies, is expected to fly in for the event at the former home of the religion's late founder, L Ron Hubbard, in East Grinstead, West Sussex, from 3 to 5 November.