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New Scottish law makes period products free for all

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Scottish government says it is the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products. Schools, colleges and universities must make a range of period products available for free in their bathrooms. A mobile phone app also helps people find the nearest place such as the local library or community center. The bill was introduced by Scottish Parliament lawmaker Monica Lennon.

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BBC News

Period poverty: Scotland first in world to make period products free

MSPs unanimously approve a bill giving a legal right to free access to sanitary products in public buildings.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Scotland becomes first country to make period products free for all

The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products when its Period Products Act came into force Monday

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

New Scottish law makes period products free for all

A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.

1 year ago

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The Independent

Scotland becomes first country in the world to offer free period products

The legislation was introduced by Labour MSP Monica Lennon

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

Scotland passes law requiring free period products: 'We are the first but won’t be the last'

Scotland has been at the forefront of making public health history, and now has an official law that requires establishments to carry period products.

1 year ago·United States

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Associated Press News

New Scottish law makes period products free for all

LONDON (AP) — A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them. The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products when its Period Products Act came into force Monday.

1 year ago·United States

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