This is typical. When it comes to YOU asking to do something, the answer from crew control or scheduling is a big 'cannot'. However when it comes to them asking about something that may be in contravention of AFTL's, the pressure is on us. If nothing goes wrong, then that is that. However if something (even unrelated) goes wrong and the company digs a bit deeper and finds that the duty was perhaps not legal, then don't expect the company to come to your rescue for helping them out. They will wash their hands of you very quickly.
It is still YOUR licence that is on the line.