Police are banned from saying the friendly greeting “evenin’ all”, as well as “child”, “youngster” and “homosexual – as the PC mad dogs are in action again.

According to Warwickshire Police, “evening” is a “subjective” term that can vary depending on a person’s culture or nationality, the Daily Mail reports. “Don’t assume those words for the time of day, such as afternoon or evening, have the same meaning,” their handbook says.

Metropolitan Police officers are told to use the term “gay” rather than “homosexual” – which the force says should only be sued in connection with legislation – while staff are also instructed to say “heterosexual” instead of “straight”.

Phrases such as “child” or “youngster” are reportedly discouraged by forces including Essex Police and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service because they could have “connotations of inexperience, impetuosity, and unreliability or even dishonesty”. Their 52-page guide advises employees to use the phrase “young people”.

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