Freemasons had challenged the policy, saying that it amounted to creating a discriminatory ‘blacklist’
He refused permission for the claimants to apply for a judicial review and an interim order suspending the disclosure requirement.
The challenge had been brought by the United Grand Lodge of England, the Order of Women Freemasons, the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons, and two serving Metropolitan Police officers.
Under the rule, introduced in December, all officers and staff must disclose whether they are, or have ever been, Freemasons.
