Freemasons’ legal challenge attempt against Met fails

The Freemasons' legal challenge against the Metropolitan Police has failed in the High Court. The challenge concerned the police force's decision to require staff to declare current or past membership in the Freemasons. Mr. Justice Chamberlain ruled on Tuesday in favor of the Metropolitan Police, stating that the declaration requirement serves a legitimate purpose. The judge determined that compelling staff to disclose Freemason membership is a proportionate measure to maintain and improve public trust in policing. The legal action sought to overturn the policy, but the court upheld the police force's right to implement it.