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? 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
'Are you with us?' campaign briefing
This briefing provides an overview of Shelter Scotland's 'Are you with us?' campaign on housing rights.
Published: 31 August 2019
Charter for Change
Shelter Scotland's Charter for Change is a tool for organisations to become involved in ensuring there is a safe, secure and affordable home for everyone.
Published: 31 August 2019
Written evidence: Local Government and Communities Committee Scottish Budget 2020-21
This report sets out Shelter Scotland's evidence and recommendations on local government financial challenges.
Published: 31 August 2019
Consultation Response - Scottish Labour First Stage Consultation on Communities
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Labour Policy Forum’s First Stage Consultation Paper on Communities, and has answered a number of questions on housing.
Published: 31 August 2019
Equality and Human Rights Committee budget scrutiny - Shelter Scotland submission
This is Shelter Scotland's submission to the Equality and Human Rights Committee's 2020-21 budget scrutiny.
Published: 31 August 2019
Pre action letter judicial review - to Glasgow City Council
This is a pre-action letter for judicial review from Balfour and Manson instructed by Shelter Scotland, in August 2019.
Published: 31 August 2019
Briefing: The People v GCC
Glasgow City Council has been breaking the law for a number of years and not delivering on its legal duty to house homeless people in the city, in particular, failing to provide temporary accommodation to those they have a duty towards. Shelter Scotland has been raising this issue of ‘gatekeeping’ for many years.
Published: 31 August 2019