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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? Dundee campaign briefing

A local campaign briefing for Dundee for our national Are You With Us? campaign.

Published: 31 October 2019

Are you with us? Dundee campaign briefing

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

Shelter Scotland Begins Legal Action Against Glasgow City Council

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

Are you with us? Glasgow campaign briefing

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

Energy efficiency regulations in the PRS

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

Incorporating the UNCRC into Scottish law - Shelter Scotland response

'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

'Are you with us?' campaign briefing

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

Charter for Change

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

Written evidence: Local Government and Communities Committee Scottish Budget 2020-21

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

Consultation Response - Scottish Labour First Stage Consultation on Communities

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

Equality and Human Rights Committee budget scrutiny - Shelter Scotland submission