Some pillock snorted at my comment about law being conscience, saying "ask any solicitor."

That's a bit like saying there is a God, ask any priest.

Solicitors would have you believe law is more than conscience. Ok, I will meet them half way. it is applied conscience.

Oh, something which Goose Gander may find interesting; Unlike The USA, we don't have a written constitution, so to say we have an established church here in Blighty is missing the point somewhat. We have a tradition of an established church and whilst it doesn't piss us off too much we put up with blokes in absurd hats rattling on about aspects of society they have no comprehension of.

But there is nothing in law or constitution other than we put up with Monarchy, and Monarchy holds the title of head of the establishment church. that makes the church of England by royal appointment, just like HP Sauce and Andrex Toilet paper.