Beach Box Sauna in Brighton apologized for excluding transgender women from a recently announced women-only session, offering instead access to designated LGBTQ+ sessions. This decision followed a Supreme Court ruling on the interpretation of 'sex' in the Equality Act, prompting organizations to restrict access for transgender individuals. The sauna's exclusion was met with significant criticism, leading to a public apology where the management expressed regret and reaffirmed their commitment to inclusivity, illustrating the ongoing tension surrounding transgender rights in the wake of legal rulings.
At Beach Box, we've always aimed to create an inclusive, welcoming space for everyone, regardless of gender, identity, background or lived experience. But this week, we made a mistake that caused hurt and disappointment, particularly within our trans communities.
The court's verdict was predicted to have wide-ranging implications for the trans community and within weeks a number of organisations, including the Football Association, took steps to implement the guidance, including imposing bans on trans women in female spaces.
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