ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade Non-US Electrical Systems & Trades Comparitive safety: UK vs. Elsewhere

There's an interesting quote about halfway down this thread relating to how safe the U.K. wiring system is is relation to other countries:
http://www.iee.org/Forums/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=3987

This is touching upon rings, fused vs. unfused plugs, and to what extent DIY wiring is permitted.

Comments?