It took a couple of centuries for the Church to figure out whether his converts were really Christians. I hope others, especially students, will track the debates over their special interests. Policies Code is law. After the issue is discussed, individuals and organizations have to do something. If it's written down and HR has it, it's a policy.
Many policies are unwritten parts of the corporate culture.
Remember that policy and police come from the same word. Too many policies, written and unwritten, turn employees into cops or mindless bureaucrats. Fewer policies force employees to treat thorny situations uniquely and creatively.