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.
Scottish Government Discussion Paper Response: Scottish Social Housing Charter
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's discussion paper for the Scottish Social Housing Charter.
Published: 31 May 2011
The facts: bad housing and homelessness for children and young people in Scotland 2011
The report seeks to provide a real picture of how many children and young people are affected by poor housing conditions and homelessness in Scotland.
Published: 30 April 2011
Scottish Parliamentary Election 2011 - Shelter Scotland's Assessment of the Party Manifestos
Scottish Parliamentary Election 2011 - Shelter Scotland's Assessment of the Party Manifestos
Published: 30 April 2011
Running away and future homelessness - the missing link?
This report is about young people, aged under 16, who run away from home or care and how that might be related to future homelessness. Shelter Scotland believes that today's runaways are tomorrows young homeless people and that if we are serious about preventing homelessness then addressing why children and young people run away is essential.
Published: 30 April 2011
Briefing for Stage 3 of the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill
In general Shelter Scotland supports the measures contained in this Bill, but believes that it is a ‘half way house’, the first phase in developing further-reaching reform to create a thriving and professional PRS sector.
Published: 31 March 2011
Consultation Response 'Building a sustainable future discussion paper'
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation paper 'Building a Sustainable Future: Regeneration Discussion Paper'.
Published: 31 March 2011
Progress and Drift: A Review of the Homelessness Task Force Recommendations
This Shelter Scotland Report reviews the progress that has been made against the recommendations made by the Homelessness Task Force in 2002.
Published: 28 February 2011
Briefing for Stage 2 of the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill 2011
Comments on 18 amendments to the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill 2011, which are set out in the order in which they will be taken.
Published: 28 February 2011
Homes fit for the 21st century: Shelter Scotland Briefing
Initial Briefing from Shelter Scotland on the Scottish Government's Strategy and Action Plan for Housing 2011-2020
Published: 28 February 2011
Stage 1 debate of the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill
In general Shelter Scotland supports the measures contained in this Bill, but shares the Local Government and Community Committee’s (LGCC) view that more and further-reaching reform will be necessary to develop a thriving and professional PRS sector.
Published: 31 January 2011