Editorial policy

Coastal Policy Review aims to explain policy clearly without smoothing away uncertainty or disagreement. Our editorial choices favour accurate wording, visible distinctions and useful context over grand claims.

Accuracy and context

We check that explanations match the material they describe, keep qualifications that affect meaning and distinguish fact, interpretation and opinion. We do not invent examples as if they were real cases. Readers should consult the relevant public documents for the details of a particular proposal or place.

Independence

Editorial decisions are made for reader understanding, not to promise a preferred policy outcome. Contributions or relationships that could affect how a piece is read are disclosed alongside the relevant material.

Corrections

If a reader spots an error, they can use the Contact page and identify the article and passage. We review correction requests and, when a change is warranted, correct the text and make the change clear to readers.

Partner material and illustrations

Paid or partner material is labelled so readers can distinguish it from independent editorial work. Some illustrations may be generated with AI; where that applies, the illustration is identified accordingly. Illustrations are not evidence for a policy claim.