Scotland Makes Feminine Hygiene Products Free

Monday 2nd of March 2020

Scotland Makes Feminine Hygiene Products Free

The Period Products (Free Provision) Scotland Bill, which was introduced by Monica Lennon, has already passed its first vote. The groundbreaking bill is set to make Scotland the first country in the world to make menstrual hygiene products free.

A study performed by Plan International UK has shown that 15% of girls have struggled to afford sanitary products in the UK and nearly half of girls aged 14-21 are embarrassed by their periods.

On average, period products cost around £8 ($10) each month, making them unaffordable for those living on a very low income. “These are not luxury items. They are indeed essential and no one in Scotland should have to go without period products,” the Scottish lawmaker Monica Lennon said.

If the bill becomes law, the government will be responsible for ensuring that free period products are available to those in need. This should take place in every country.