Why does the UK have electrical plugs you have to work on yourself?

Question

In America, our plugs are just one piece. They plug in, they unplug.

But I’ve seen that Brits have to open up the plugs, mess with stuff, screw it back together, and then use it.

Why aren’t British plugs one piece like American ones?

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Answer 1

UK appliances will plug in and work straight out of the box like anywhere else. The plugs do contain a fuse wire, so you can open the plug if you need to replace a blown fuse.

Source: British. Have opened plugs maybe once or twice in my life.