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.
Landlord registration in Scotland: three years on
This report is about the effectiveness of the landlord registration scheme to register all private landlords and agents, three years after the scheme went live.
Published: 30 April 2009
RSLs and homelessness in Scotland
The report looks specifically at the experience of a small number of RSLs, which we contacted directly, as well as other more general evidence about the sector. This report gives a snapshot of work by RSLs, but given the small sample of organisations this is not necessarily typical of the sector as a whole.
Published: 30 April 2009
The facts: bad housing and homelessness for children in Scotland 2009
This report is intended to be the first in a series of annual reports produced by Shelter’s Children’s Service to provide a real picture of how many children are affected by poor quality and unsuitable housing in Scotland.
Published: 31 March 2009
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