THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO THE HUBBARD
SCIENTOLOGY ORGANISATION IN
NEW ZEALAND

Chairman:
Sir Guy Richardson Powles, K.B.E., C.M.G.

Member:
E. V. Dumbleton, Esquire

Counsel Assisting the Commission
G. S. Orr, LL.B.

Secretary:
R. Buist, E.D.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter of Transmittal4
Warrants5, 7

PART I

THE COURSE OF THE INQUIRY

A. Preliminary to the Inquiry8
B. Public Sittings10
C. Statements by Commission11

PART II

THE DISCUSSION OF THE EVIDENCE

Introduction13
Scientology in New Zealand14
The Existing Law27
The Evidence of the Witnesses29
The O'Donnell Case30
The Morris Case43
Cases under Subclause (c)45
Other Cases50

PART III

COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

(a) Estrangements in Family Relationships53
(b) Control of Persons Under 2156
(c) Improper or Unreasonable Pressures57
Conclusion58

PART IV

Acknowledgments59

APPENDICES

(i) List of Witnesses60
(ii) List of Exhibits61
(iii) Glossary of Scientology Terms and Abbreviations66

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