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.
Proposed Social Housing (Automatic Fire Suppression Systems) (Scotland) Bill - Shelter Scotland consultation response
Shelter Scotland welcome the opportunity to respond to the consultation on the proposal for a Bill to require Scottish Social Housing to be fitted with Fire Suppression Systems.
Published: 30 April 2018
Response to Justice Committee request for information
The Scottish Parliament Justice Committee has been taking evidence on the use of remand in Scotland. Over the course of its work, several issues have been raised which relate to housing and the impact a period of remand in custody can have on an individual’s housing arrangements.
Published: 30 April 2018
External Evaluation of the Safe and Sound Project
An external, independent evaluation of the Safe and Sound project provided by Shelter Scotland (in partnership with Relationships Scotland) across Tayside and Fife. Fieldwork took place between November 2017 and February 2018.
Published: 30 April 2018
Review of Strategic Investment Plans for Affordable Housing
This report was commissioned by Shelter Scotland, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland. The aim is to better understand how the Scottish Government target to deliver 50,000 affordable homes (70% of which are to be socially rented) by 2021 is likely to be delivered in practice.
Published: 28 February 2018
Consultation on a Fuel Poverty Strategy for Scotland - Shelter Scotland response
This document represents Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on a fuel poverty strategy for Scotland.
Published: 28 February 2018
Getting Behind the Statistics: Update for 2016-17
People who become homeless in Scotland have some of the strongest rights in the world. This report aims to consider the operation of these legislative rights through available statistics and identify what these may mean for policymaking.
Published: 31 January 2018
Social Security (Scotland) Bill Stage 1 Debate Briefing
Shelter Scotland welcomes the introduction of the Social Security (Scotland) Bill; particularly the principles of dignity and respect and positioning social security as an investment in the people of Scotland.
Published: 31 December 2017
Ending Period Poverty - Shelter Scotland Consultation Response
This is a response to the Ending Period Poverty Consultation, and represents Shelter Scotland's views on the proposal for a Bill to ensure free access to sanitary products, including in schools, colleges and universities.
Published: 31 December 2017
Consultation on Fire and Smoke Alarms in Scottish Homes
This is Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on fire and smoke alarms in Scottish homes.
Published: 31 December 2017
Scottish Government Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Action Group - Shelter Scotland's Recommendations for Action
We very much welcome the formation of the Scottish Government’s new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group and hope that it can quickly move to deliver the changes needed on the ground for those facing or at risk of homelessness in Scotland today.
Published: 30 November 2017