Policy library
In this library you will find our latest policy reports, briefings, consultation responses, evidence for Scottish Parliament committees etc. This policy work underpins all of our advocacy and influencing activity to bring about change.
Coronavirus: Supporting people with no recourse to public funds or housing
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Shelter Scotland are calling on councils to lift rules that prevent everyone from accessing life-saving support and accommodation - regardless of their immigration status.
Published: 31 March 2020
Coronavirus: Protecting rough sleepers
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Shelter Scotland are calling for assurances that rough sleepers will not be prosecuted or penalised in any way as a result of police powers to enforce lockdown measures.
Published: 31 March 2020
Coronavirus: No evictions
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Shelter Scotland are calling for a ban on all evictions from private and social rented sectors.
Published: 31 March 2020
Coranvirus (COVID-19) letter to Steff Aitken
A letter to the leader of Glasgow City Council about Coved-19
Published: 31 March 2020
Housing to 2040 consultation - Shelter Scotland response
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's Housing to 2040 consultation on policy options.
Published: 29 February 2020
A Site of Resistance: An evaluation of the Stop Lock Changes Coalition
This report documents the activities and impact of the Stop Lock Change Evictions Coalition, a collaborative social justice movement in Glasgow, Scotland that upholds the housing and human rights of people seeking asylum.
Published: 29 February 2020
Briefing Scottish Government homelessness statistics: update to September 2019
This briefing follows the publication of the Scottish Government's biannual Homelessness in Scotland: update to September 2019 statistical release on 28th January 2020.
Published: 31 January 2020
Shelter Impact Report 2018-2019
This report summarises and analyses the work and impact of Shelter and Shelter Scotland in 2018/19.
Published: 31 January 2020
SNAP 2: Proposal for Scotland’s second National Action Plan for Human Rights consultation
This document consists of Shelter Scotland's response to the proposed draft document of Scotland's second National Action Plan for Human Rights.
Published: 31 December 2019
Shelter Scotland's response to Edinburgh Poverty Commission's call for evidence: 'Places'
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the third and final phase of the Edinburgh Poverty Commission. This response sets out Shelter Scotland's views on poverty and wellbeing in Edinburgh, and how issues such as housing supply, affordability, homelessness and temporary accommodation contribute to poverty, and how we can tackle these issues.
Published: 31 December 2019