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
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
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
Addressing antisocial behaviour (summary document)
Shelter Inclusion Project represents a unique and successful model for tackling antisocial behaviour.
Published: 30 June 2006
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
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
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
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
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
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