"Published by the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) in 2023, Trans-inclusive Culture sets out a framework for cultural institutions to "generate inclusive public spaces and workplaces". The document addresses legal and ethical concerns, and asserts that trans inclusion must sit alongside organisations' commitments to combating "all forms of prejudice and discrimination". Supporters of the guidance include the International Council for Museums UK (Icom UK), the Association for Independent Museums (Aim) and 20 other arts, culture and heritage organisations."
"FITA has alleged that the University of Leicester's guidance "encourages" museums to implement policies that "may constitute criminal offences", such as "allowing anyone to use toilets of their choice". The group has further claimed that the guidance discriminates against staff who hold gender-critical beliefs-the belief that sex is biologically determined, binary and immutable-and contributes "to a chilling effect on free expression in the arts"."
RCMG published Trans-inclusive Culture in 2023 as a framework for cultural institutions to generate inclusive public spaces and workplaces and to address legal and ethical concerns. The guidance asserts that trans inclusion must sit alongside organisational commitments to combating all forms of prejudice and discrimination and lists supporters including Icom UK, Aim and other arts, culture and heritage organisations. FITA alleges the guidance encourages museums to adopt policies that may be criminal, discriminates against gender-critical staff and chills free expression. The University of Leicester is considering a legal letter. FITA hosted a survey completed by 483 arts and culture workers.
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