Published: 17 February 2026
United Grand Lodge of England, the Order of Women Freemasons and the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons are disappointed that they do not have leave to proceed to a judicial review based on the legal arguments concerning discrimination, and an assessment of intelligence that has never been fully disclosed and which, if communicated, could have been amicably resolved without the need for legal action. We are considering our further legal options.
As a result of this action, we are pleased to have received several assurances from the Metropolitan Police about how data would be gathered and held, with only a small number of select staff having access.
Speaking on behalf of United Grand Lodge of England, the Order of Women Freemasons and the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons, Adrian Marsh said:
“We maintain that we have an obligation to protect our members from discrimination, which, in our view, will do nothing to improve on the Metropolitan Police’s delivery on its mandate to keep London safe by reducing crime, building public trust, and upholding high standards.”
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