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A report highlighting the main points raised at a half-day event run by Shelter to consult on the Scottish Government’s draft guidance on meeting the best interests of children facing homelessness.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