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.
The facts: bad housing and homelessness for children and young people in Scotland 2010
The facts: bad housing and homelessness for children and young people in Scotland 2010
Published: 31 March 2010
Housing (Scotland) Bill – written evidence at Stage 1
In this submission we have focused on how homeless households are housed and supported to maintain tenancies. We have included a further set of proposals which we believe strengthen the Bill.
Published: 28 February 2010
Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill: Briefing for Stage 3 debate
Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill Briefing for Stage 3 debate, 11 February 2010
Published: 28 February 2010
Access to support to prevent homelessness: proposal for the Housing Bill
Briefing: Access to support to prevent homelessness: proposal for the Housing Bill
Published: 28 February 2010
Conserve and Save: A Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Scotland
Consultation Respons:e Conserve and Save: A Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Scotland
Published: 31 December 2009
Briefing on the Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill, Stage 1 Debate
Briefing on the Home Owner and Debtor: Protection (Scotland) Bill, Stage 1 Debate 17 December 2009
Published: 31 December 2009
Evictions by social landlords in Scotland 2008-09
Research report: Evictions by social landlords in Scotland 2008-09
Published: 31 December 2009
Raising the standards of temporary accommodation
Briefing: Raising the standards of temporary accommodation
Published: 31 December 2009
Homecoming and homelessness
In this brief report we take 'Homecoming' as a starting point to discuss another diaspora: people who have left Scotland and found themselves homeless and facing housing problems elsewhere in the UK.
Published: 30 November 2009
Repossession of Residential Property: Protection of Tenants consultation response
Repossession of Residential Property: Protection of Tenants Consultation response from Shelter Scotland, November 2009
Published: 30 November 2009