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 Response: Accelerating Homebuilding in Scotland
A response from Shelter Scotland to the Scottish Government's consultation on Accelerating Homebuilding in Scotland, calling for greater investment in social housing as a key way to ensure more homes are delivered more quickly, for the public good.
Published: 29 April 2026
Shelter Scotland briefing: Awaab's Law
A briefing paper on The Investigation and Commencement of Repairs (Scotland) Regulations 2026, commonly known as Awaab's Law, outlining Shelter Scotland's position on this issue. We are calling for the Scottish Government to outline how and when it intends to include temporary accommodation within the scope of the Regulations.
Published: 9 March 2026
Open Letter to Dundee City Councillors
Open letter to Dundee City Councillors on the Dundee Housing Emergency
Published: 23 February 2026
Consultation Response: Temporary Accommodation Standards Framework
A response from Shelter Scotland to the Scottish Government’s January 2026 consultation on the Temporary Accommodation Standards Framework, looking at improving access to suitable homeless accommodation in Scotland. Shelter Scotland supports the new Standards Framework, though advocates for a long lead-in time to allow immediate focus to remain on ensuring compliance with existing legal duties that are currently not being met.
Published: 18 February 2026
Shelter Scotland briefing: Awaab’s Law Regulations
A briefing paper on the Investigations and Commencement of Repairs (Scotland) Regulations 2026, commonly referred to as Awaab’s Law, outlining Shelter Scotland views on the regulations and a call for temporary accommodation to be included within the forthcoming protections
Published: 17 February 2026
Dundee Housing Emergency Action Plan
A community-led Action Plan aimed at ending Dundee’s Housing Emergency.
Published: 26 January 2026
Consultation response: Shelter Scotland, Compulsory Purchase Reform
A response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Compulsory Purchase Reform by Shelter Scotland.
Published: 15 December 2025
Consultation response: Scottish Empty Homes Partnership, Compulsory Purchase Reform
A response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Compulsory Purchase Reform by the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership, hosted by Shelter Scotland.
Published: 15 December 2025
Systemic Racism and Scotland's Housing Emergency Joint Report
This is a joint report by Shelter Scotland and the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER), examining the relationship between systemic racism and the housing emergency.
Published: 2 December 2025
Joint letter: Shelter Scotland, CIH Scotland and SFHA letter to Cabinet Secretary for Finance on Affordable Housing Need in Scotland
A joint letter from the three commissioning organisations of the Affordable Housing Need in Scotland Post-2026 research paper, to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Shona Robison, ahead of the 2026/27 Scottish Budget.
Published: 18 November 2025