Freemasons Challenge Met Police Policy on Membership Disclosure
The Freemasons are seeking an emergency injunction from the High Court to stop the Metropolitan Police’s new policy requiring officers to disclose their Freemason membership. The Freemasons claim the policy constitutes religious discrimination, arguing that it violates the human rights of its members who are required to have religious faith. The Met, aiming to restore public trust, is defending the policy, which was implemented in response to concerns about potential conflicts of interest and past claims of Masonic influence in the force, including a case under investigation involving allegations of wrongdoing. The policy has also gained support from two-thirds of officers and staff, as revealed by a Met survey.
John Q. Hosedrinker