Shelter Scotland

Shelter Scotland has appointed four solicitors to its specialist housing law team. Stephen Humphreys, formerly partner with Shepherd & Wedderburn and latterly litigation consultant with BTO, brings extensive housing litigation experience and social housing sector knowledge acting for landlords.

Linsey Soutter, solicitor at Shelter Scotland, passed away at the age of 40 on 27 February.

Andy Knox has been appointed national legal services manager at Shelter Scotland. Formerly principal solicitor at Lanarkshire Community Law Centre, Mr Knox's new role at Shelter Scotland will see him providing professional and regulatory management and support to the legal team.

Shelter Scotland has announced a new two-year project to empower organisations working on the frontline with people experiencing homelessness. Thanks to funding from the Legal Education Foundation, Shelter Scotland’s specialist team will provide training and support, with a strong emphasis on

Shelter Scotland is preparing to take Glasgow City Council to court unless it ends the practice of "unlawfully" denying homeless people temporary accommodation. The charity has outlined its intention to seek a judicial review in a solicitor's letter delivered today. The letter was hand-delivered by