Scientology-linked UK rehab centre investigated by charities watchdog

Case opened after Observer investigation found that vulnerable people were allegedly subjected to psychological drills at Narconon UK that left them broken' and traumatised'

A Scientology-linked addiction charity accused of subjecting vulnerable people to psychological drills that left them broken" and traumatised" is being investigated by Britain's charities watchdog.

The Charity Commission said it had opened a regulatory compliance case into Narconon UK, which claims to help people become drug-free for good" and had been promoted on the NHS website, to examine concerns about its governance, administration and management".