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 written evidence: Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation
Written evidence submitted to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee at the Scottish Parliament, ahead of an evidence session on Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation.
Published: 31 January 2024
Race and Housing Workshops: Summary of Discussions
A summary of discussions from workshops to define the actions required to take forward the recommendations from research into the barriers that people from minority ethnic groups experience when trying to access social housing.
Published: 15 December 2023
Shelter Scotland briefing: Scottish Budget 2024/25
A briefing paper for MSPs ahead of the 2024-25 Scottish Budget announcement, outlining Shelter Scotland's key policy asks.
Published: 15 December 2023
Glasgow's Housing Emergency
A briefing paper outlining Glasgow's Housing Emergency.
Published: 29 November 2023
Shelter Scotland Briefing: Scotland's Housing Emergency
Briefing paper for MSPs ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate on Scotland's Housing Emergency, on 22 November 2023.
Published: 21 November 2023
Open Letter to City of Edinburgh Councillors: Declare a Housing Emergency
An open letter to all councillors on the City of Edinburgh Council, urging them to support calls to declare a housing emergency in the city.
Published: 1 November 2023
Edinburgh's Housing Emergency
A briefing paper outlining Edinburgh's Housing Emergency.
Published: 1 November 2023
A Framework for Declaring a Housing Emergency
This document sets out why we’re in a housing emergency, why a declaration is important, and what the process of declaring a housing emergency should involve as well as a draft declaration motion.
Published: 30 October 2023
Shelter Scotland response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Human Rights Bill
Full response from Shelter Scotland to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Human Rights Bill, with particular focus on delivering an enforceable human right to adequate housing in Scots law.
Published: 2 October 2023
Joint response: Scottish Government consultation on Human Rights Bill with respect to the right to adequate housing
A joint response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Human Rights Bill, with respect to the right to adequate housing, from key voices in the housing and homelessness sector.
Published: 2 October 2023