Publication - Research and analysis

Gypsy/Travellers - accommodation needs: evidence review

Published: 23 October 2020
Topic: Equality and rights, Housing
ISBN: 9781800040588

Overview of the evidence about the accommodation needs of Gypsy/Travellers in Scotland, drawing on both academic and grey literature. It discusses current provision, accommodation needs and aspirations, and identifies key areas which could be explored through further research.

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Footnotes

1. https://www.gov.scot/publications/fairer-scotland-race-equality-action-plan-2017-2021-highlight-report/

2. Grey literature relates to research published outwith academic channels. This includes a wide range of material, such as government publications, reports, white papers and other online materials.

3. https://archive.parliament.scot/business/committees/historic/equal/reports-01/eor01-01-vol01-02.htm#1

4. Some form of Cant is spoken by both Scottish and Irish Travellers, while Gammon (or Shelta) is the language of the Irish Traveller community. Romani is the indigenous language of Roma Gypsies and it is the only language in the UK with Indic roots. https://travellermovement.org.uk/about/gypsy-roma-traveller-history-and-culture

5. https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/49027.aspx

6. https://www.gov.scot/publications/improving-lives-scotlands-gypsy-travellers-2019-2021/pages/7/

7. https://www.gov.scot/publications/housing-to-2040/

8. https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-supporting-gypsy-traveller-communities/

9. https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-social-attitudes-2015-attitudes-discrimination-positive-action/

10. Levels of literacy within the Gypsy/Traveller population in Scotland remain unclear. Much of the evidence refers to 'low levels of literacy' without citing specific data, suggesting that this assertion is anecdotal based on levels of school attendance and educational attainment. These figures can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/improving-educational-outcomes-children-young-people-travelling-cultures/pages/2/

11. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/8-9/62

12. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/34

13. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/219/made

14. https://www.gov.scot/publications/improving-gypsy-traveller-sites-guidance-minimum-sites-standards-site-tenants/pages/2/

15. https://www.housingregulator.gov.scot/about-us/news/gypsytravellers-raise-concerns-about-site-conditions-in-regulator-s-new-report

16. https://www.gov.scot/publications/gypsy-travellers-and-the-planning-system-action-plan/

17. http://pas.org.uk/news/recognition-of-unique-gypsytraveller-culture/

18. Planning Aid (Scotland) Act 2019, s. 4(a)(ii)

19. https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/publication-download/developing-successful-site-provision-scotland%E2%80%99s-gypsytraveller-communities

20. https://itmtrav.ie/strategic-priorities/accommodation/accommodation-key-issues/

21. https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/work-to-create-modern-new-travellers-site-in-girvan-gets-underway.aspx; https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/article/new-gypsytraveller-site-set-for-girvan

22. https://www.rooftopgroup.org/gypsy-and-traveller-accomodation