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PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Menstrual paid time off

We urge the UK Government to implement a statutory menstrual leave policy similar to the one recently passed in Portugal. For PCOS, endometriosis, Adenomyosis and PMDD.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
11
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 11/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 11/100,000
Background
We urge the UK Government to implement a statutory menstrual leave policy similar to the one recently passed in Portugal. • Provide up to 3 days of paid menstrual leave per month for individuals with a valid medical diagnosis • Require only a single annual medical certificate confirming the condition • Ensure full employment protections, including no loss of pay, benefits or seniority • Guarantee confidentiality and non-discrimination in the workplace