Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill

The Scottish parliament passed landmark legislation that has made period products such as sanitary pads and tampons free of cost to those people who need them.

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Scotland is the first country to take such a step.
The bill was passed with the aim of tackling “period poverty”, which is when some people who need period products struggle to afford them.
Central objective: To end the silence and stigma that surrounds menstruation.
Aim: (1) To remove gendered barriers; (2) To ensure that those who menstruate have reasonably convenient access to period products free of charge.

What is ‘period poverty?

Certain circumstances make access to sanitary products difficult for women and trans people. These include homelessness, coercive, controlling and violent relationships and health conditions such as endometriosis.

Source: TH

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