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.
MSP Briefing: Scottish Labour debate on Homelessness Prevention and Housing Supply
Briefing paper for MSPs ahead of the Scottish Labour-led debate on Homelessness Prevention and Housing Supply on 26th April 2023, following the recent publication of the Scottish Government's Temporary Accommodation Task and Finish group's final report.
Published: 24 April 2023
MSP Briefing: First Minister's Statement on Scottish Government Priorities and Scottish Government Debate on Child Poverty and Cost of Living
Briefing paper for MSPs ahead of the new First Minister's statement on his priorities for Scotland, and ahead of the Scottish Government debate on child poverty and the cost of living.
Published: 16 April 2023
Written evidence: Access to Justice - Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee session
Written evidence submitted to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament, ahead of our verbal evidence on Access to Justice issues on 14 March 2023.
Published: 14 March 2023
Lets to Homeless Households by Local Authority Area
An overview of evidence on the number and proportion of social lets secured by homeless households with local authority and housing association landlords in 2021-22.
Published: 31 January 2023
Shelter Scotland briefing - Scottish Conservative parliamentary debates, 25 January 2023
Briefing paper for MSPs ahead of two parliamentary debates led by the Scottish Conservatives on housing and homelessness.
Published: 24 January 2023
Shelter Scotland written evidence - Cost of Living Act
Written evidence submitted to the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee of the Scottish Parliament in advance of a scheduled evidence session on the workings of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022.
Published: 24 January 2023
Shelter Scotland briefing - Scottish Budget 2023/24
Briefing paper from Shelter Scotland following the publication of the 2023/24 draft Scottish Budget. The briefing paper covers social housing, homelessness, temporary accommodation and other related areas.
Published: 13 January 2023
Shelter Scotland briefing: Cost of Living Act evidence of impact
Evidence from Shelter Scotland to Scottish Government Ministers on the impact of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act in the period September to December 2022.
Published: 9 January 2023
Joint letter to acting Cabinet Secretary for Finance, John Swinney MSP
Joint letter from Shelter Scotland, CIH Scotland and Scottish Federation of Housing Associations to Deputy First Minister John Swinney ahead of the 2023-24 Scottish Budget, calling for social housing to be prioritised.
Published: 7 November 2022
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 3 debate
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 3 debate
Published: 5 October 2022