A new network for people “concerned about the impact of gender ideology” on literature and the publishing industry has come in for criticism.

The launch of the Seen in Publishing group, which says its members “believe in the material reality of sex”, was reported by The Bookseller on Monday (24 June). 

“We believe that everyone in publishing should be able to express legally held views on sex and gender, including where these views relate to publishing-sector decisions, free from fear, harassment, discrimination and negative career repercussions,” a statement from the group …