The Period Products Bill made it through the first stage of the legislative process with unanimous support, but politicians warn there need to be major amendments if it is to pass into law.
The policy was introduced as a Member's Bill by Monica Lennon, a Labour member of the Scottish Parliament , on April 23, 2019. According to the BBC, there had been some initial opposition but ministers were swayed following pressure applied by campaign groups.
"This is an amazing victory for everyone who has campaigned for free universal access to period products and who has convinced the Scottish Government to back this ground-breaking bill," she told"Scotland has already taken important steps towards improving access to period products and tackling stigma but legislation will guarantee rights, ensure that current initiatives continue in future on a universal basis, and will help us to achieve period dignity and equality for all.
Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell expects"a whole lot of hard work and endeavor to make sure we can get something that is fit for purpose," the BBC reports. Campaigners outside the Scottish Parliament in support of the Period Products Bill on February 25, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland.Women spend, on average, around five days of the month menstruating, which adds up to
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