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Legal Battle Erupts Over Police Freemason Disclosure Policy

1/13/2026

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The Metropolitan Police faces legal challenges to a policy that requires over 300 officers to disclose Freemason membership.
The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) says the policy discriminates based on religion and violates human rights.
A High Court judge noted many officers have complied and said court will rule on the injunction soon.
The Metropolitan Police argues the policy restores public trust, while the Freemasons contest the survey's validity.

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The Metropolitan Police faces legal challenges to a policy that requires over 300 officers to disclose Freemason membership.
The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) says the policy discriminates based on religion and violates human rights.
A High Court judge noted many officers have complied and said court will rule on the injunction soon.
The Metropolitan Police argues the policy restores public trust, while the Freemasons contest the survey's validity.