"Commissioner Sir Mark is believed to have signed off the policy shift after receiving potentially disturbing intelligence about a criminal case being investigated by his Anti-Corruption Command under Independent Office for Police Conduct supervision. Separately, BBC Panorama will broadcast a damning undercover expose on Wednesday alleging racism, misogyny and some officers revelling in the use of force at Charing Cross Police Station, central London."
"On Monday, the Metropolitan Police announced it had started a consultation on adding Freemasonry to its declarable associations policy. Masons take an oath of loyalty to the fraternity's principles and supporting fellow members. Sir Mark is taking action despite London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, who is responsible for setting the strategic direction of policing, previously ruling out a compulsory register of Freemasons saying it could go against officers' human rights."
Commissioner Sir Mark reportedly approved a policy change after receiving potentially disturbing intelligence linked to a criminal case under Anti-Corruption Command and Independent Office for Police Conduct supervision. BBC Panorama will air an undercover investigation alleging racism, misogyny and officers reveling in use of force at Charing Cross Police Station. Nine officers from constable to sergeant were suspended following secret filming by a journalist employed as a civilian detention worker. The Metropolitan Police launched a consultation to add Freemasonry to its declarable associations list, citing staff concerns about potential impacts on investigations, promotions and misconduct. The force does not currently record Freemasonry membership.
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