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.
Implementing section 11 of the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003
Section 11 refers to the Homelessness (Scotland) Act 2003 and is due to be implemented on 1 April 2009. It is part of the commitment that, by 2012, all unintentionally homeless people will be entitled to a permanent home.
Published: 31 March 2009
Briefing for Stage 3 of the Scottish Budget
Briefing for Stage 3 of the Budget, 3 February 2010
Published: 28 February 2009
Prevention of homelessness in practice
With the 2012 target looming Shelter believes it is vital that homelessness prevention work forms a core part of homelessness services. Prevention work needs to address the threat of homelessness before the point of crisis is reached.
Published: 28 February 2009
Shelter's evidence to LG&C Committee
The Committee has asked for our views on access to housing in local areas, on homelessness legislation and on housing supply generally. Since each of these is a big issue in its own right, in the evidence below, Shelter has looked mainly at progress towards the 2012 homelessness target and at some of the implications of that target.
Published: 28 February 2009
Acting in the best interests of homeless children
This report explores children’s views about where they live to help shape the Scottish Government guidance on meeting the best interests of children experiencing homelessness.
Published: 31 January 2009
Consultation response: Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Bill
Shelter is working hard to make lasting changes to policy and practice which will protect children from homelessness, as well as mitigate the impact of homelessness and bad housing on children.
Published: 30 November 2008
Children's hearings response
Our response focuses on proposals under the theme of housing. Housing is fundamental to the quality of children’s lives and the fulfilment of their statutory rights. Children need a home to feel safe, keep warm, stay healthy, and to play and learn.
Published: 31 October 2008
Shelter submission on 2009-2010 Budget
This is Shelter’s submission to the Local Government and Communities Committee on the draft budget 2009-10. Reading the evidence session on 1 October 2008, we recognise that the discussion ranged quite broadly over issues of housing delivery in the context of the changing housing market.
Published: 31 October 2008
Registration of Private Landlords consultation response
It is timely to be revisiting the regulations on the operation of Landlord Registration. Starting in March next year, the first landlords to register will begin the process of reregistration. We are disappointed, however, that the opportunity is not being taken to review the impact of registration, particularly the impact on standards in the private rented sector (PRS).
Published: 31 October 2008
Regulations made under Section 32A of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987
Shelter agrees, in principle, that there might be greater use of the private rented sector (PRS) by allowing local authorities, in some circumstances, to discharge their statutory duty to households who are homeless into a private let.
Published: 30 September 2008