Scotland poised to pass landmark 'Period Products Bill'

Scottish Parliament on February 25th, approved the first stage of a landmark legislature for the free provision of feminine hygiene products.

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The Scottish government estimated that it could cost roughly USD 31 million per year to implement the universal scheme. PHOTO: INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP

Ahmed Aiham

2020-03-01 18:43:39

Scottish Parliament on February 25th, approved the first stage of a landmark legislature for the free provision of feminine hygiene products.

If passed in its entirety, the 'Period Products (Free Provision) Bill' will establish Scotland as the first nation to freely provide tampons and sanitary pads to those who need it.

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