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DIY Bob as you put it must get fed up of visiting for advice and getting abuse from some forum members that think wiring downlighters is some sort of secret work that can only be achieved by studying for 5 years. IMO
I understand your point, and sympathise with the keen and/or experienced DIYer.
However, as has already been mentioned this work requires RCD protection testing and notification according to the current building regs. So bunging in some T&E cutting holes in the celing shoving in the downlights and nipping up the terminals doesn't really cover it. So when a person comes to this forum anyone answering his "have I missed anything/have I got this right" type questions we are all duty bound to point out these issues.
Professional electricians not only have to jump through the hoops and hand over the cash, but on the forum or face to face owe a duty of care to anyone seeking professional advice. The answers may not be welcome, but they should be both accurate and complete IMHO.