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.
Consultation on the update of the Code of Guidance on Homelessness
The first phase of the update is focusing on chapters 5-13 of the existing code. We would welcome comments on the detail of those chapters.
Published: 11 December 2003
The state of Scotland's housing
The information in this briefing is taken almost entirely from the 2002 Scottish House Condition Survey (SHCS), published by Communities Scotland in November 2003.
Published: 18 November 2003
Briefing on the Antisocial Behaviour (Scotland) Bill
This briefing gives initial comment from Shelter on the Anti-Social Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Bill.
Published: 13 November 2003
Briefing on the consultation on the Code of Guidance on Homelessness
This briefing sets out some of Shelter’s priorities for the update to the code. Our final response will be made available as soon as it is completed.
Published: 21 October 2003
Response to 'Putting our communities first'
This paper responds to the consultation paper ‘Putting Our Communities First: A Strategy for Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour’, and sets out Shelter’s views on specific proposals in the strategy.
Published: 14 August 2003
Response to 'Modernising Scotland's social housing'
Shelter welcomes the discussion of funding options for Scottish Social Housing and a Standard for Scottish Social Housing.
Published: 11 June 2003
Response to the consultation document 'Building strong, safe and attractive communities'
Shelter Scotland supports attempts by the Scottish Executive to pursue community-based approaches to anti-social behaviour as ‘non-legal’ responses to the problem.
Published: 14 May 2003
Evictions by local authorities in Scotland: an interim joint paper from Shelter and LSA
This interim paper summarises the recent eviction records of local authorities based on information on evictions, collected and published by the Scottish Executive. It illustrates that their eviction practices conflict with some national homelessness policy objectives and highlights wide variation in practice between areas.
Published: 16 April 2003
Fact sheet on the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act
Shelter supported the bill throughout its parliamentary passage, praising the progressive nature of the new legislation. It is expected that the bill will gain Royal Assent over the summer.
Published: 16 April 2003
Briefing for Stage Three of the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Bill
The following short paper outlines Shelter’s views on the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Bill in advance of the final stage of its parliamentary passage. Shelter has consistently supported the bill throughout its passage as a progressive response to homelessness in Scotland, one which places Scotland ahead of the rest of the UK in terms of tackling homelessness and its causes.
Published: 19 March 2003