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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.

Briefing for the parliamentary debate at Stage Three of the Planning etc. (Scotland) Bill

This briefing sets out Shelter’s concerns about amendments that would change the way that planning authorities regulate houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).

Published: 30 November 2006

Briefing for the parliamentary debate at Stage Three of the Planning etc. (Scotland) Bill

Ministerial statement on right to buy: briefing from Shelter Scotland

Ministerial Statement on Right to Buy 28.9.06: Briefing from Shelter Scotland

Published: 30 September 2006

Ministerial statement on right to buy: briefing from Shelter Scotland

Briefing for the second reading debate of the Welfare Reform Bill - Housing Benefit

Shelter supports the Government’s aim of making work pay and supporting those people who are unable to work, and so we welcome the legislation in Part 2 of the Welfare Reform Bill, replacing the current Housing Benefit (HB) regime for private rented sector tenants.

Published: 31 July 2006

Briefing for the second reading debate of the Welfare Reform Bill - Housing Benefit

Addressing antisocial behaviour (summary document)

Shelter Inclusion Project represents a unique and successful model for tackling antisocial behaviour.

Published: 30 June 2006

Addressing antisocial behaviour (summary document)

Risk and proportionality: refocusing the regulation and inspection framework for housing

Consultation response - Risk and proportionality: Refocusing the regulation and inspection framework for housing

Published: 31 May 2006

Risk and proportionality: refocusing the regulation and inspection framework for housing

Homelessness prevention in Scotland

Shelter welcomes the increased attention being paid to the prevention of homelessness following the Ministerial Statement on the Abolition of Priority Need in December 2005.

Published: 30 April 2006

Homelessness prevention in Scotland

Written evidence on Stage One of the Bankruptcy and Diligence Bill

Shelter’s evidence centres on the potential for increased homelessness as a result of specific provisions contained in the Bill. This is at a time when Scotland’s efforts to tackle homelessness have gained international plaudits.

Published: 31 March 2006

Written evidence on Stage One of the Bankruptcy and Diligence Bill

The impact of the Right to Buy in Scotland

The Right to Buy (RTB) was initially established in 1980 to give public sector tenants the opportunity to purchase their houses at discounted rates.

Published: 31 January 2006

The impact of the Right to Buy in Scotland

Scotland's Children's Commissioner - Policy Priority Consultation 2005

We would like to propose that improving family support be a priority for the children’s commissioner in the coming two years.

Published: 30 January 2006

Scotland's Children's Commissioner - Policy Priority Consultation 2005

Maximising the use and effectiveness of Section 5 referrals

Section 5 referrals are the formal means by which local authorities (LAs) can ensure that homeless people are housed by registered social landlords (RSLs). Shelter has prepared a practice briefing to bring together examples of current ways of working in this new and emerging area of policy.

Published: 31 December 2005

Maximising the use and effectiveness of Section 5 referrals