Scotland’s free feminine hygiene law goes into effect this Monday

Going into effect this Monday Rule for Products Act predictive total free feminine hygiene products for Scottish citizenship

Municipalities and educational institutions will be responsible for the distribution of products feminine hygiene must be available upon request and by law.

Law Unanimously approved in November 2020 On the recommendation of Labor MP Monica Lennon after a campaign against ‘rule poverty’. “I am proud to push for the Products for Periods Act, which is already bringing positive change in Scotland and around the world,” he told Scottish public television STV.

“Municipal authorities and participating organizations worked hard to make free access to the rule’s products a reality“, added.

For Lennon, “Another big milestone for activists to respect the rule (…) shows that things can be accomplished with progressive and bold choices”.

For Shona Robinson, the Scottish government’s Social Justice adviser, precaution is more important now in the face of the rising prices crisis. “Free access required for equality and dignity. “We are proud to be the first national government in the world to adopt this measure,” he said.

Scottish Home Rule Government More than 27 million pounds spent (about 32 million Euros) since 2017 to finance feminine hygiene products.

Source: Informacion

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