Police may have to tell bosses if they are Freemasons, says Met

Officers who are Freemasons could in future have to inform their superiors about it under measures being considered by the Metropolitan police.

- Caroline Davies

The force has started a consultation on adding the group to its declarable associations policy after concerns were raised.

Freemasons swear an oath of loyalty to the organisation and to supporting fellow members. The Met does not currently collect information about how many officers are masons and has never banned officers from joining.

Scotland Yard said concerns had been raised by officers and staff about the impact membership might have on “investigations, promotions and misconduct”.