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.
Temporary Accommodation standards: campaign briefing
Shelter Scotland recently launched our Christmas 2013 emergency appeal to help the 4,847 children who will wake up on Christmas day without a home. In addition to asking the public to support our work to support families experiencing bad housing or homelessness, we are calling for action from the Scottish Government to guarantee minimum standards for families in temporary accommodation.
Published: 30 November 2013
People not process: An action plan for the delivery of Scotland’s homelessness commitment
Shelter Scotland is calling for a ten year action plan addressing homelessness prevention and crisis services in Scotland. This briefing covers six key recommendations which should form part of the action plan. These recommendations will help the continuous improvement of Scotland's homelessness services, and maintain focus on delivering the ongoing 2012 commitment.
Published: 31 October 2013
The case for greater security for private tenants in Scotland
Shelter Scotland shares the Scottish Government’s vision for a private rented sector (PRS) that can play a greater role in meeting housing need.
Published: 30 September 2013
'Banish the Bedroom Tax Monster' - Action Plan for Scotland
Policy Briefing - ‘Banish the Bedroom Tax Monster’ - Campaign Action Plan for Scotland
Published: 30 September 2013
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