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 acting Cabinet Secretary for Finance, John Swinney MSP
Joint letter from Shelter Scotland, CIH Scotland and Scottish Federation of Housing Associations to Deputy First Minister John Swinney ahead of the 2023-24 Scottish Budget, calling for social housing to be prioritised.
Published: 7 November 2022
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 3 debate
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 3 debate
Published: 5 October 2022
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 2 debate
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 2 debate
Published: 4 October 2022
MSP Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 1 debate
Briefing paper for MSPs ahead of the Stage 1 debate on the emergency Cost of Living Bill, outlining Shelter Scotland's main asks and positions on the legislation.
Published: 3 October 2022
Joint Briefing: Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill
Joint briefing paper for MSPs ahead of the Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill being published and considered by the Scottish Parliament.
Published: 2 October 2022
MSP Briefing: Emergency Measures on Rent and Eviction
Shelter Scotland briefing paper examining the Scottish Government's emergency proposals in response to the cost-of-living crisis, including a rent freeze and a moratorium on evictions over the winter.
Published: 26 September 2022
Shelter Scotland written submission: Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny, 29 September 2022
Shelter Scotland written submission: Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny, 29 September 2022
Published: 25 September 2022
Scottish Housing Emergency Action Plan
We are calling on the First Minister to spearhead an urgent Scottish Housing Emergency Action Plan to protect households in Scotland from homelessness. The plan must aim to reduce ‘affordable housing need’ by 2026.
Published: 28 August 2022
Emergency Action Plan: Letter to the First Minister
Letter from Shelter Scotland to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, calling for action to tackle Scotland's housing emergency.
Published: 28 August 2022
MSP Briefing: Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill
Briefing paper for MSPs on the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill, outlining Shelter Scotland's position on Pre-Action Requirements and discretionary grounds for eviction.
Published: 12 May 2022