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.
Right to Buy: Shelter Scotland Factsheet
Shelter Scotland supports the abolition of Right to Buy in Scotland due to the way it has undermined progressive housing policy across Scotland.
Published: 31 July 2013
Shelter Scotland briefing on Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs)
Since the original version of this briefing was published in June 2013, both the UK and Scottish Governments have added to the original funds available for Discretionary Housing Payments. This updated briefing (November 2013) reflects those additions.
Published: 30 June 2013
Shelter Scotland submission to the Scottish Affairs Committee on the bedroom tax
In May 2013 Shelter Scotland were asked to submit written evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee on the impact of the 'bedroom' tax and other changes to housing benefit in Scotland. This is our evidence submission.
Published: 30 June 2013
Consultation response: Courts Reform (Scotland) Bill
Shelter Scotland is responding to this consultation in our capacity as a homelessness and housing charity. Our work means we represent clients in court facing a variety of housing problems across all tenures. If a dispute reaches the court stage our law service can offer legal help.
Published: 30 June 2013
Regulating Letting Agents in Scotland
This Shelter Scotland briefing sets out the case for regulating letting agents in Scotland, considering the key features of a well regulated sector.
Published: 29 May 2013
Consultation response: Better dispute resolution in housing
The Scottish Government ran a consultation between from January to April 2013 on dispute resolution in housing cases. This is Shelter Scotland's response.
Published: 30 April 2013
A Housing Report for Scotland
This Housing Report for Scotland - jointly prepared by Alacho, CIH Scotland, SFHA and Shelter Scotland - is an assessment of the Scottish Government's performance against its pledges.
Published: 31 March 2013
What are my options? Delivering a person centred housing and homelessness advice service in Scotland
This Shelter Scotland briefing paper lays out the key characteristics of a progressive Housing Options and prevention service and makes recommendations for future development.
Published: 31 March 2013
Shelter Scotland briefing on the 'bedroom tax'
Shelter Scotland briefing on the introduction of the bedroom tax and actions that should be taken to mitigate the impacts.
Published: 27 March 2013
Evictions by social landlords in Scotland 2011-2012
This report is part of a series of research reports looking at the number of evictions for rent arrears by local authorities and Registered Social Landlords.
Published: 20 March 2013