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.
'Are you with us?' Edinburgh campaign briefing
A local campaign briefing for Edinburgh for our national Are you with us? campaign.
Published: 30 November 2019
Topic briefing: Children experiencing homelessness: 2019 update
This is an update of our 2018 briefing looking at children's experiences of homelessness in Scotland, using statistics from the Scottish Government and real stories from Shelter Scotland clients.
Published: 30 November 2019
Topic briefing: Time in Temporary Accommodation: 2019 update
This is an update of our 2018 briefing looking at households' experiences of temporary accommodation in Scotland, using statistics from the Scottish Government and real stories from Shelter Scotland clients.
Published: 30 November 2019
Consultation response: proposed annex for the interim Code of Guidance
Shelter Scotland comments on the proposed annex for the interim Code of Guidance. Shelter Scotland supports the need to update the Code of Guidance, but we feel that some areas of the proposed annex could be strengthened.
Published: 30 November 2019
'Are you with us?' Aberdeen campaign briefing
A local campaign briefing for Aberdeen for our national Are you with us? campaign.
Published: 31 October 2019
Are you with us? Dundee campaign briefing
A local campaign briefing for Dundee for our national Are You With Us? campaign.
Published: 31 October 2019
Shelter Scotland Begins Legal Action Against Glasgow City Council
On 2nd October we started court action against Glasgow City Council. We are seeking a judicial review into the Council’s unlawful practice of denying homeless people temporary accommodation. It’s the first time we’ve has taken such action against an entire local authority.
Published: 31 October 2019
Are you with us? Glasgow campaign briefing
A local campaign briefing for Glasgow for our national Are You With Us? campaign.
Published: 31 October 2019
Energy efficiency regulations in the PRS
Shelter Scotland's response to the consultation on energy efficiency regulations in the private rented sector.
Published: 30 September 2019
Incorporating the UNCRC into Scottish law - Shelter Scotland response
Shelter Scotland's response to the proposal to incorporate the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child into Scottish law.
Published: 30 September 2019