Met Police faces mass Freemason disclosures under new policy

More than 316 Met Police officers and staff declared membership in Freemasonry or other hierarchical associations after the force mandated disclosure, triggering a High Court challenge from Freemason bodies. The judge noted the requirement takes immediate effect, but there’s no immediate disciplinary action planned while the case proceeds, and the Met will consider withdrawing the policy after representations. The policy followed a survey showing about two-thirds of respondents felt such membership could affect impartiality and public trust.