Hundreds from Met Police declare Freemasons links
Summary
Over 300 officers and staff from the Metropolitan Police have reported their membership in the Freemasons or similar groups after a new policy required them to do so. The policy has led the Freemasons and related groups to pursue legal action, challenging the need for such declarations. A judge will decide whether to temporarily halt the policy while the case is considered.Key Facts
- Over 300 Met Police officers and staff have declared membership in the Freemasons or similar groups.
- The new policy requires police members to disclose involvement in organizations that are hierarchical and have confidential memberships.
- Freemasons' groups, including the United Grand Lodge of England, have started legal proceedings against this policy.
- A court will decide whether to pause the policy while the case is heard, without needing a hearing right now.
- The Met Police stated the policy aims to improve transparency and public trust.
- Less than 5% of police surveyed said these memberships influenced public perception of police.
- The Freemasons argue that the requirement could harm their reputation and violate privacy laws.
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