Many former scientologists have spoken out against the worldwide church. They  accuse it of ruining their lives through a system of fear and abuse.

Panorama's Alison Hickerson speaks to Paul Schofield - a scientologist for 30 years and a former minister of the church - about what goes on and how they hook in followers.

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