"The Metropolitan Police faces legal action over its plans to force officers to declare Freemason membership. Earlier this month, the Met said Freemasonry membership would be added to its declarable associations policy, following a review into an unsolved murder of a private detective that cited Freemasonry as a source of "mistrust" in investigations. Freemason organisations have warned the Met they will seek a judicial review if it proceeds with move, which they say is discriminatory."
"The Met confirmed it had received a letter before claim from the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) - the government body of Freemasonry in England. The force said it would not be appropriate to comment further. UGLE, which dates back to 1717, describes Freemason societies as being among the "oldest social and charitable organisations in the world", with its principles being "integrity, friendship, respect and service"."
The Metropolitan Police will add Freemasonry membership to its declarable associations policy after a review into an unsolved private detective murder cited Freemasonry as a source of "mistrust" in investigations. The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) has warned it will seek a judicial review, describing the requirement as discriminatory and potentially breaching human rights and data protection rules. The Met received a letter before claim from UGLE. Officers and staff must declare past or present membership of organisations that are hierarchical, confidential, and require members to support each other. UGLE's grand secretary called for withdrawal and dialogue to avoid costly legal action.
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