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.

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Latest documents

Furniture for the homeless: A house without furniture is not a home

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  August 2010

Ensuring homeless persons have adequate furniture is essential if they are to maintain their new tenancies and avoid repeat homelessness. Read summary and download 

Reducing eviction in the social sector

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  August 2010

Consultation on whether tenants of social landlords should be given the same legal representation as homeowners. Read summary and download 

Briefing for Stage 1 debate of the Housing (Scotland) Bill

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  June 2010

A briefing for Stage 1 debate on the Housing (Scotland) bill. Read summary and download 

Shelter Scotland - Councillors' newsletter 05 - May 2010

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  May 2010

Councillor's newsletter issued May 2005. Read summary and download 

Eviction of tenants in the social rented sector: Protection of tenants with rent arrears

Applicable to: Scotland
Published:  April 2010

Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation - Eviction of tenants in the social rented sector: Protection of tenants with rent arrears Read summary and download 


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