Legal challenge to Met's Freemasons policy thrown out
Summary
A High Court judge dismissed a legal challenge against the Metropolitan (Met) Police's policy requiring staff to declare if they are or have been Freemasons. The Met introduced this rule to maintain public trust, and the judge found it legitimate and not discriminatory. Several Freemason groups and officers opposed the requirement, claiming it unfairly targeted them.Key Facts
- The Met Police requires staff to declare if they are current or past members of Freemasons.
- A High Court judge ruled the policy maintains public trust and is not unfair.
- The legal challenge was brought by Freemason groups and two Freemason officers.
- The policy includes all groups that are hierarchical and require internal support.
- About 400 Met staff have already disclosed their Freemason ties.
- Critics claimed the policy fueled suspicion and violated human rights.
- The Met argued the requirement does not blacklist Freemasons and ensures impartiality.
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