Spain passes law for ‘menstrual leave', becomes Europe's first country to give special leave

Spain passes law for ‘menstrual leave', becomes Europe's first country to give special leave

Daily Current Affairs   /   Spain passes law for ‘menstrual leave', becomes Europe's first country to give special leave

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Category : International Published on: February 20 2023

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  • The Spanish government approved a law granting paid medical leave to women suffering from severe menstrual pain - a first for any European country. 
  • Such facilities are presently available in a handful of countries including Japan, Indonesia and Zambia.
  • The menstrual leave law was part of a broader mandate that also bolsters access to abortion services in public hospitals. 
  • The new legislation also allows minors aged 16 and 17 to have an abortion without parental permission, reversing a requirement introduced by a previous conservative government in 2015.
  • Much like other health-related paid leave, it requires a doctor's approval.
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