Policy library

Policy work forms a major part of Shelter's efforts to address and find solutions for homelessness and housing issues.

In this section you can browse through the briefings and policy documents that Shelter Scotland sends out to the Scottish Government, local authorities and other policy-forming groups and committees.

Latest documents

Meeting the best interests of children facing homelessness guidance consultation event report

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  June 2009

A report highlighting the main points raised at a half-day event run by Shelter to consult on the Scottish Government’s draft guidance on meeting the best interests of children facing homelessness. Read summary and download 

Landlord registration in Scotland: three years on

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  April 2009

A report detailing findings on the effectiveness of Scotland's Landlord Registration Scheme to register all private landlords and agents in the three years since it was implemented. Read summary and download 

RSLs and homelessness in Scotland

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  April 2009

A discussion paper addressing the increasing role RSLs are playing in Scottish social housing and housing homeless people. Read summary and download 

Building homes and protecting jobs

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  March 2009

Building homes and protecting jobs: the case for a fiscal stimulus through additional housing investment in Scotland. Read summary and download 

The facts: bad housing and homelessness for children in Scotland 2009

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  March 2009

Shelter believes more investment is needed in affordable, high quality housing that is designed for young people and families with children, in areas in which they want to live, and that appropriate support is available to prevent homelessness and to reduce its impact on children and young people. Read summary and download 

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