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.
Preventing Homelessness and Reducing Reoffending - Insights from service users of the Supporting Prisoners; Advice Network, Scotland
This reports details the findings of in-depth interviews with 16 service users of the Supporting Prisoners; Advice Network about their experience of housing, homelessness and the strong link with re-offending.
Published: 30 September 2015
An analysis of Shelter Scotland client data in 2014
This paper provides a statistical summary and analysis of the individuals Shelter Scotland helped in 2014 through our advice and support services across the country.
Published: 30 September 2015
Community Justice (Scotland) Bill – Stage I Evidence
Evidence submitted by Shelter Scotland for Stage 1 of the Community Justice (Scotland) Bill.
Published: 31 August 2015
Shelter Scotland’s response to the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee’s call for written evidence on the Scotland Bill
Shelter Scotland welcomes the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee's call for written evidence on the Scotland Bill.
Published: 31 August 2015
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: stage 1 evidence Shelter Scotland submission
Shelter Scotland believe that central to the Scottish Government's long-term programme of land reform should be an ambition to reduce inequality and improve the wellbeing of everyone in Scotland.
Published: 31 August 2015
Consultation on proposals for a Lobbying Transparency Bill
We have a long history of engaging fully, successfully and legitimately with the Scottish Parliament and elected members and agree that “lobbying is a legitimate and valuable activity”. A key part of our role, and that of many third sector organisations across the country, is to stand up for and ensure that the voice of our clients and vulnerable groups is heard in the parliamentary process.
Published: 30 July 2015
Welfare Reform and Work Bill Parliamentary Briefing
The Welfare Reform & Work Bill seeks to alter the support available to people facing bad housing or homelessness. We are concerned that some of the measures will make it harder for the people we help to find and keep affordable accommodation, putting many more at risk of homelessness.
Published: 30 July 2015
Response to the Commission on Local Tax Reform's call for written evidence
Our response to the Commission on Local Tax Reform's call for written evidence.
Published: 30 June 2015
Shelter Scotland consultation response: overcrowding statutory notices in private rented accommodation
Our response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Overcrowding Statutory Notices.
Published: 30 June 2015
Lay representation in Scotland's civil courts
Citizens Advice Scotland and Shelter Scotland strongly recommend that the status of lay representatives should be officially recognised in Scotland’s civil justice system.
Published: 30 June 2015