Submitted on Monday 16th February 2026
Rejected on Monday 16th March 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Free menstrual products to be available in all public spaces in the UK
Around 2.8 million people in the UK experience period poverty. Access to free products is inconsistent, with many public toilets still charging per single item. This can mean missed work, sport and education. Legislation is needed to ensure free standard menstrual products in public spaces.
Scotland has introduced nationwide provision under the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021. In England and Wales, provision is patchy and varies widely between schools, workplaces and other public venues (shopping centres, airports etc.). A national requirement would reduce inequality, support participation in work and sport, and ensure no one is excluded from public life due to menstruation.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:
Fund free female sanitary products in Public Restrooms
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741219
Fund free female sanitary products for all women and girls
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756958
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