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Engender suggested that men may choose to access products on behalf of somebody else.Local Government and Communities Committee Official Report 18 December 2019 Col 9 The Scottish Funding Council in written evidence said "it is important that there is clarity and consistency of messaging around whether access to free sanitary products is for those experiencing period poverty or if it is universal access"Written submission by the Scottish Funding Council
Unite, Engender, Plan International UK and SYP agreed that a universal scheme that provides for everyone by right was the best way to meet any gaps in provision.Local Government and Communities Committee Official Report 18 December 2019 Col 22 Unite said
"We need one scheme that works that takes account of the various regional and geographical issues across Scotland and that runs without a hugely administrative or overly complex process".Local Government and Communities Committee Official Report 18 December 2019 Col 22
On the Ball said unmet need was currently being addressed by community groups and that providing products in other public places would alleviate financial pressures on smaller groups.Local Government and Communities Committee Official Report 18 December 2019 Col 22
The Committee notes that universality is at the core of the Bill and it seeks to create a universal right of access to products.
Penalty for failure to make returns 15 43 Penalty for failure to make returns (1) A penalty is payable by a liable person (“P”) where P fails to make a return in accordance with section 23. (2) P is liable to a penalty under this section as determined by a relevant local authority. (3) In sections 44, 45 and 46 “penalty date”, in relation to a return, means the day after the 20 day on which a return must be made under section 23. 44 Three month penalty for failure to make return (1) P is liable to a penalty under this section if— (a) P's failure continues after the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the penalty date, 25 (b) the relevant local authority decides that such a penalty should be payable, and (c) the relevant local authority gives notice to P specifying the date from which the penalty is payable. (2) The penalty under this section is to be determined by a relevant local authority for each day that the failure continues during the period of 90 days beginning with the date 30 specified in the notice given under subsection (1)(c). (3) The date specified in the notice under subsection (1)(c)— (a) may be earlier than the date on which the notice is given, but (b) may not be earlier than the end of the period mentioned in subsection (1)(a). 26...
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