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Sanitary products are taxable in almost every country and, this is often one among the main reasons why numerous under privileged women can't always afford it.
But, consistent with reports by Reuters, now Scotland leads the thanks to make sanitary products freely available for all women within the nation.
Plans to form sanitary pads and tampons free for all women were approved by the Scottish parliament on Tuesday. Scotland is that the first country within the world to try to to so.
As per the legislation, designated public places like community centres, youth clubs and pharmacies will provide free tampons and sanitary products. And, the new policy will cost an estimated 24.1 million pounds ($31.2 million).
The Period Products (Free Provision) Scotland Bill was passed within the parliament with 112 votes in favour, none against and one abstention.
Now, the policy has been moved to the second phase where members of the Scottish parliament will need to propose amendments.
In 2018, Scotland did something very similar. It became the primary country within the world to supply free sanitary products in schools, colleges and universities.
People on social media are lauding the progressive move made by the Scottish government.
Currently, sanitary products within the UK are taxed at 5%. The passing of the new bill may be a big win for the worldwide movement to prevent onereous pricing for sanitary products including "tampon taxes" that categorise them as 'luxury items'.
We hope that other countries too will imitate since sanitary products shouldn't to be seen as 'luxury items' but, as a necessity.
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