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Scotland becomes the first country in the world to make period products free for all
Scotland has become the first nation to make period products free for all.
Key points:
- The legislation was passed unanimously following three years of debate
- It aims to reduce ‘period poverty’ and the effects of stigma attached to menstruation
- The products will be available in all educational and other public institutions
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), passed the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill unanimously on Tuesday, following its first introduction in 2017.
The Scottish Government will now establish a nationwide scheme that allows anyone who needs period products to get them free of charge, while compensating providers.
It is estimated the scheme will cost around 24 million pounds per year ($44 million).
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