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Menstrual Health Management (MHM) Legal Mapping Report – England and Scotland

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the laws, policies, and regulations governing menstrual health in England and Scotland, drawing on the established linkage between menstrual health and the right to water and sanitation.

The analysis is structured around a dual human rights framework:

• Human rights criteria: availability, quality, acceptability, accessibility, and affordability
• Human rights principles: non-discrimination, access to information, participation, accountability, and sustainability

Together, these dimensions enable a thorough examination of every factor that shapes menstrual health management from the availability and affordability of products and services, to the deep-rooted stigma, outdated attitudes, and dignity concerns that affect people’s lived experiences.

The report identifies areas of strength and areas requiring improvement within England and Scotland’s legal and policy landscape, and includes direct references and links to relevant national and international legislation.