Scotland Has Made History as the First Country in the World to Introduce Free Period Products

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.Today (Monday, August 15), it's officially come into force, meaning councils and education providers in Scotland must legally provide free period products to whoever needs them.

Back in 2017, Labour Member of Scottish Parliament Monica Lennon proposed the Period Products Act, which the Scottish Parliament unanimously approved in 2020.

Lennon described the legislation as “a big milestone for period dignity campaigners and grassroots movements which shows the difference that progressive and bold political choices can make,” adding that:“As the cost-of-living crisis takes hold, the Period Products Act is a beacon of hope which shows what can be achieved when politicians come together for the good of the people we serve.”In a press release, Scotland's Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison provided the following statement: “Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them.

This is more important than ever at a time when people are making difficult choices due to the cost of living crisis and we never want anyone to be in a position where they cannot access period products.“Since 2018, we have delivered ground-breaking action by providing free period products for pupils and students in all our schools, colleges and universities.