You are allowed to do it but you must comply with the law.
We did not make the law so surely you cannot object to it being brought to your attention.
If, by complying with the law, it turns out you are not allowed to do it then obviously the government do not consider it to be a DIY job and think a skilled person should be employed.
DIY is a misleading term which does not mean that anyone can do anything.
What about DIY brain surgery?
As for hundreds being out of their depth - yes they are - some do not even realise what a switch does but can be told how and, hopefully, persuaded to learn and understand.
Shops sell all sorts of things that most people don't know how to install or even operate.
Do you do your own gas work?
If not, is it because you don't have all the necessary tools and equipment (which I dare say you don't have for electrical work but can get away with a screwdriver and scissors) or is because you think it dangerous?
After all it is easy, isn't it? It's just plumbing without the water.
We did not make the law so surely you cannot object to it being brought to your attention.
If, by complying with the law, it turns out you are not allowed to do it then obviously the government do not consider it to be a DIY job and think a skilled person should be employed.
DIY is a misleading term which does not mean that anyone can do anything.
What about DIY brain surgery?
As for hundreds being out of their depth - yes they are - some do not even realise what a switch does but can be told how and, hopefully, persuaded to learn and understand.
Shops sell all sorts of things that most people don't know how to install or even operate.
Do you do your own gas work?
If not, is it because you don't have all the necessary tools and equipment (which I dare say you don't have for electrical work but can get away with a screwdriver and scissors) or is because you think it dangerous?
After all it is easy, isn't it? It's just plumbing without the water.