Documents and Statements

In August 2025 FITA issued a legal letter to the University of Leicester requesting removal of the University’s Trans Inclusive Culture Guidance, published by the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries in September 2023; we believed the Guidance promoted unlawful conduct and was having a chilling effect in the sector.

This page contains key documents for public reference and transparency. Here you will find:

• Original Leicester Trans Inclusive Guidance Paper published September 2023 – The Guidance at the centre of FITA’s challenge.

• Afraid to Speak Freely - Published May 6th 2025, FITA’s report provides the wider context on the work of Freedom in the Arts and the culture of fear in the arts.

• 1st Legal Letter from FITA 7th August 2025 – A formal communication setting out FITA’s legal challenge and concerns.

• Press Release 8th August 2025 – FITA’s official statement outlining the context and purpose of the legal challenge.

• 1st Legal Letter from University of Leicester 5th September 2025 - Leicester University’s solicitors refute the points made by FITA’s soliciters on 7th August.

• Revised Leicester Trans Inclusive Guidance amended October 2025 - The amended ‘October’ Guidance with highlights showing the changes Leicester University has made.

• 2nd Legal Letter from FITA 3rd November 2025 - This letter sets out FITA’s continued objection to the ‘October’ Guidance.

• Press Release 6th November 2025 - FITA’s official statement explaining why we continue to demand the removal of the Guidance.

• 2nd Legal Letter from University of Leicester 14th November 2025 - The University refutes FITA’s claim that the ‘October’ Guidance was changed following our legal threat.

These materials are provided in full to support open dialogue, accountability, and informed understanding.