As reported on Indymedia earlier this month (see  http://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/05/398728.html ), police at a recent demonstration against the "Church" of Scientology" confiscated a placard from a teenage protestor due to its use of the word "cult." They were acting on advice from the Crown Prosecution Service, following complaints from the CoS about the use of the word "cult" and the slogan "Scientology kills."

The charges have now been dropped. From the Guardian ( http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/may/23/religion):

"A file was passed to the CPS, which today told City of London police it would not be pursuing the boy through the courts.

"A spokeswoman for the force said: "The CPS review of the case includes advice on what action or behaviour at a demonstration might be considered to be 'threatening, abusive or insulting'.

"'The force's policing of future demonstrations will reflect this advice.'"

The Church of Scientology's complaints were evidently intended to dissuade protestors from continuing their activities. Unfortunately, with news of this incident appearing in almost every major news outlet in the UK and many more internationally, it seems their plan has backfired.

The next demonstration against the Cult of Scientology will take place 14th June, in London and across the world.