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.
Shelter Scotland Response to Scottish Government Consultation on Progressing Children's Rights in Scotland - An Action Plan 2018-21
This is Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on Progressing Children's Rights in Scotland - An Action Plan 2018-21. We believe that children who are at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness are not adequately protected by existing rights frameworks and want to see improvement in ensuring that children's rights are fully realised in this area.
Published: 30 September 2018
Shelter Scotland response to “Paws Clause” stakeholder consultation
This is Shelter Scotland's response to Scottish Labour's "Paws Clause" stakeholder consultation. We consulted with service user groups to inform our response and feel that with the correct procedures and protections, there is no reason why someone in the private or social rented sector should be barred from owning a pet.
Published: 30 September 2018
Written Evidence to the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights
This is a written evidence submission ahead of the UN Rapporteur's 2018 Visit to the UK on extreme poverty and human rights.
Published: 30 September 2018
Shelter Scotland Impact Report 2017/18
This report summarises and analyses the work and impact of Shelter Scotland in 2017/18, including our advice and support, campaigning and policy work and training for professionals.
Published: 30 September 2018
Shelter Scotland response to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry on the benefit cap
This is Shelter Scotland's written evidence submitted to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry on the benefit cap.
Published: 30 September 2018
Shelter Scotland Response to the Social Security Committee’s Call for Views on In-Work Poverty
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Parliament’s call for views on in-work poverty.
Published: 31 August 2018
Response to SSAC Consultation on Managed Migration to Universal Credit
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to raise our concerns about the challenges involved with the managed migration of all recipients of legacy benefits onto Universal Credit.
Published: 31 August 2018
Supported Lodgings
The business case sets out a model for a well-managed scheme designed around the needs of young people based on the research findings. A business plan and proposals for a pilot scheme for Supported Lodgings are presented in this report.
Published: 31 August 2018
Time in temporary accommodation 2018
This is one of a series of topic briefings relating to housing and homelessness. This is a statistical briefing looking at the time households in Scotland spent in temporary accommodation in 2017/18.
Published: 31 July 2018
Energy Efficient Scotland consultation: Shelter Scotland response
This is Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Energy Efficient Scotland.
Published: 31 July 2018