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UK Police Consider Freemason Disclosure Amid Rights Concerns

10/2/2025

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The Metropolitan Police in the UK is consulting on requiring officers to disclose Freemason membership.
The plan raises concerns about investigations, promotions, misconduct, and public perceptions of Freemasons as secretive.
The Metropolitan Police Federation says the rule could violate officers' human rights.
Adrian Marsh, a prominent Freemason, says the group does not control society and warns disclosure could infringe rights.

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Story summary

The Metropolitan Police in the UK is consulting on requiring officers to disclose Freemason membership.
The plan raises concerns about investigations, promotions, misconduct, and public perceptions of Freemasons as secretive.
The Metropolitan Police Federation says the rule could violate officers' human rights.
Adrian Marsh, a prominent Freemason, says the group does not control society and warns disclosure could infringe rights.