diff --git a/backend/core/models.py b/backend/core/models.py
index a9ad4411f..5069db3c7 100644
--- a/backend/core/models.py
+++ b/backend/core/models.py
@@ -655,6 +655,9 @@ def get_linked_requirements_count(self):
 
 
 class PolicyManager(models.Manager):
+    def get_queryset(self):
+        return super().get_queryset().filter(category="policy")
+
     def create(self, *args, **kwargs):
         kwargs["category"] = "policy"  # Ensure category is always "policy"
         return super().create(*args, **kwargs)