Extend Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act to England

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Pass legislation which makes it a legal right for local authorities to provide free, universal access to menstrual products in England. A range of products must be made easily and conveniently available via schools, colleges, workplaces, and public spaces

Women and people with cycles spend a staggering £20,359* on menstrual care in their lifetime. Equitable access to period care is essential, not optional. England should follow Scotland’s lead to ensure dignity, access and health equity for all who menstruate, helping to ease the disproportionately unfair financial burden for people with cycles. By making this a legal right, England can be a leader in health equity and ensure that financial hardship is not burdened by menstruation. *OnePoll

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Fund free female sanitary products for all women and girls

Timeline

13 Feb 2026	Petition opened for signatures
20 Mar 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Mar 2026

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