They cannot disapprove of a plan unless it contravenes the provisions of some statute or by-law; but if a person builds otherwise than according to an approved plan he does so at the risk of having his work pulled down or destroyed.
This distinction is, however, not so important as it appears at first sight, for their connexion with the bone is only of a secondary nature, and, although it happens conveniently that in the great majority of cases the division between the bones coincides with the interspace between the third and fourth tooth of the series, still, when it does not, as in the mole, too much weight must not be given to this fact, if it contravenes other reasons for determining the homologies of the teeth.
A person who knowingly contravenes this is liable to a fine of up to £ 2500 or up to 3 months in custody.
Furthermore, the incarceration of children in these circumstances clearly contravenes the European Convention of the Rights of Children.
All that judges can do, if they find that legislation contravenes the European convention, is to issue a declaration of incompatibility.
