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Printing or publishing proceedings

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UGLE
Rule 177
Priority: 10
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Publication Restrictions
Consent Requirement
Confidentiality of Proceedings
Role of Grand Secretary(80%)
Masonic Principles
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The document establishes strict guidelines regarding the publication of Masonic proceedings and related materials. It prohibits any Brother from publishing content that contradicts Masonic principles without prior consent from the Grand Master or the appropriate Metropolitan, Provincial, or District Grand Master. Additionally, it restricts the publication or circulation of documents pertaining to cases before Masonic tribunals unless consent is obtained. Copies of such documents may only be provided through official channels, specifically via the Grand Secretary or the relevant tribunal's Chairman or Secretary. These regulations ensure the confidentiality and integrity of Masonic proceedings, safeguarding the principles of the fraternity and maintaining order within the organization. Compliance with these rules is essential for all members to uphold the standards of Masonic conduct.

Created:

December 4th, 2025

Last Updated:

February 10th, 2026

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No Brother shall publish or cause to be published anything which according to the established principles of Masonry ought not to be published. No Brother, without the consent of the Grand Master or the Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Master as the case may be, shall publish or cause to be published the proceedings of any Lodge. No Brother, without the like consent, shall publish or circulate or cause to be published or circulated any document relating to any case before a regularly constituted Masonic tribunal, except that copies of documents may be furnished for the use of such tribunal if sent through the Grand Secretary or the Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Secretary or the Chairman or Secretary of the Board or Committee forming the tribunal, as the case may require.