The Guardian | Jan 5, 2018 | Freemasons leader rejects claim group is blocking police reform | .. David Staples says claim by former Police Federation chair is laughable and defends secrecy on grounds of discrimination .. |

Police officers on patrol. Masons in the police have been accused of covering up for fellow members and favouring them for promotion. Photograph: Rodger Tamblyn/Alamy

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