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.
Joint letter to the First Minister: call for migrant inclusion in Covid-19 Public Inquiry
Joint letter to the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, calling for migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and all those living under immigration control to be given a voice in Scotland’s Covid-19 public inquiry.
Published: 9 December 2021
MSP Briefing: Scottish Budget 2022-23
Briefing paper for MSPs ahead of 2022-23 Scottish Budget announcement.
Published: 6 December 2021
Scottish Budget 2022-23: Joint letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy
CIH Scotland, SFHA and Shelter Scotland have written to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy to highlight the importance of ensuring that housing, and in particular delivering the social and affordable homes programme must be a top priority in this budget. Never before has the commitment to deliver 110,000 affordable homes, 70% for social rent, by 2032 been more important or at greater risk
Published: 5 December 2021
Response to “Covid Recovery: A consultation on public services, justice system and other reforms”
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation "Covid Recovery: A consultation on public services, justice system and other reforms".
Published: 16 November 2021
Shelter Scotland Briefing on Homelessness - Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Shelter Scotland briefing paper on homelessness for the Social Justice and Social Security Committee of the Scottish Parliament, in advance of an evidence session on homelessness on 4 November 2021.
Published: 12 November 2021
Understanding the True Cost of Evictions in Scotland
This research commissioned by Shelter Scotland from the University of Liverpool examines the true financial cost of evictions in the social sector. To do this the research goes beyond examining simply the most commonly cited cost of eviction – lost rent arrears, to take into account both the direct and indirect costs of eviction.
Published: 7 September 2021
Shelter Scotland's 2021 Action Plan
Shelter Scotland's 2021 Action Plan
Published: 17 June 2021
Covid Exit Plan: Supporting People in Housing Need out of the Pandemic
Shelter Scotland's recommendations for what is needed to support people in housing need out of the pandemic.
Published: 24 May 2021
Covid-19 Committee Consultation Response – Emergency Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts
A response from Shelter Scotland to the Covid-19 Committee's consultation on the further extension of the Emergency Coronavirus legislation.
Published: 1 February 2021
Letter to Cabinet Secretary for Finance – Scottish Budget update
Letter from Alison Watson to Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Kate Forbes, following an update to the Scottish Budget 2021/22. Letter to Scottish Finance Secretary outlining Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Budget 2021/22, welcoming the extra financial commitment to affordable homes outlined in the Budget Update, and looking ahead to the forthcoming Housing to 2040 publication.
Published: 1 February 2021