Last night we shared the news that Scotland had become the first country to make sanitary products freely available and the response was incredible.
The act passed on Tuesday makes it legally mandatory for all public institutions to provide period products, including tampons and pads to all those who need them.
Logistics on distributing these products are now at the hands of Scotland’s 32 councils to manage practical arrangements on ease of access to these items in a manner that provides reasonable dignity for anyone in need of them.
Labour health spokeswoman Monica Lennon said: “Periods don’t stop for pandemics and the work to improve access to essential tampons, pads and reusables has never been more important.”
Our Facebook followers said similar. Here are a few of the responses:
Ebonnie Righton said: “100% they should be accessible for everyone all over the world.”
Emilie Preedy said: “I think this is the only post on the page that EVERYONE is agreeing on. Well done Scotland , same in England now please.”
Aaron Snooks said: “Yes I think they should. I obviously don’t suffer with them but believe that this should have always happened.”
