Tag Archives: Daniel Morgan

18Feb/26

“Perception of Bias”: Judge Rules Police Transparency Must Outweigh Masonic Secrecy

From Secret Oaths to Public Trust: A Historical Review of Masonic Influence and British Justice

Feb 18, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — On February 17, 2026, the High Court dismissed a legal challenge brought by the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and other Masonic bodies against the Metropolitan Police Service. The court upheld the force’s new policy requiring all officers and staff to declare membership in “hierarchical” and “confidential” organizations, specifically Freemasonry
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30Dec/25

Private associations and secret societies in the era of AI

Dec. 30, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —   Private associations and “secret brotherhoods” remain highly relevant and controversial in the modern era.  AI might interact with these organisations in an age of data-driven transparency and AI-led surveillance, the human-to-human, unrecorded nature of secret brotherhoods might become even more relevant as a way for individuals to maintain private influence outside of digital footprints. However, you may want to independently verify how AI specifically impacts the social standing of such groups. Continue reading

30Dec/25

Freemasons seek high court injunction against Met’s new membership disclosure policy.

Dec. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Metropolitan Police is currently facing a legal challenge from the Freemasons regarding a new policy that mandates officers to disclose their membership in the organisation. This directive was introduced by Sir Mark Rowley to address concerns regarding institutional impartiality and historical allegations that such secret ties could foster corruption. In response, the Grand Lodge has applied for a High Court injunction, arguing that the rule constitutes religious discrimination because members must possess a faith to join. The organisation further accuses the police force of legitimising unfounded conspiracy theories and failing to conduct a proper consultation before implementation. Conversely, the Met maintains that the policy is a necessary step to bolster public trust and ensure that personal loyalties do not conflict with official duties. This dispute highlights long-standing tensions surrounding masonic influence within British law enforcement, dating back to investigations such as the Daniel Morgan murder inquiry. Continue reading