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Misbehaviour in the Grand Lodge

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UGLE
Rule 57
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The document outlines procedures for addressing misbehavior within the Grand Lodge. It stipulates that any member who exhibits disrespectful conduct towards the Chair or engages in behavior unbecoming of a Mason may be ordered to leave the Grand Lodge by the presiding Grand Master or officer. Upon such an order, the member is required to exit immediately. Additionally, the Grand Lodge holds the authority to suspend the member's membership until the Grand Master grants reinstatement. This framework emphasizes the importance of decorum and respect within Masonic meetings, ensuring that all members adhere to the standards of conduct expected in the Lodge. The document serves as a guideline for maintaining order and discipline, reinforcing the values of Masonry through established protocols for handling misconduct.

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December 4th, 2025

Last Updated:

February 10th, 2026

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If any member shall behave in the Grand Lodge in a manner disrespectful to the Chair or otherwise unbecoming a Mason, the Grand Master or Officer presiding may peremptorily order him to quit the Grand Lodge, which he shall thereupon do, and further the Grand Lodge may declare him to be no longer a member of the Grand Lodge until the Grand Master shall have granted him grace.