PC Joe Penhale and Bert Large in “Unfinished Business”

(Al and Bert Large are asking for PC Penhale's help with their problem with the loan shark, but the police officer is reluctant to give it because that's not a criminal matter, but a civil one.)

PC Joe Penhale

I'm saying I can't. My hands are tied ... by the Law.

Bert Large

You know what, Joe? The Law is an arse.