Are you breaking the law by not having a TV Licence?

TV Licensing Is it against the law to not have a TV Licence? You are breaking the law if you: watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel. watch or stream programmes live on an online TV service (such as ITV Hub, All 4, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, Sky Go, etc.)

Can I legally stop paying the BBC Licence fee?

There are some requirements for students to be eligible for this, where the following must all be applicable: Their ‘out-of-term’ address is covered by a TV licence. The device they use to watch TV is powered solely by its own internal batteries. The device is not connected to an aerial or plugged into the mains.

Is a TV Licence legally enforceable?

You don’t need a TV Licence to own or possess a television set. However, if you use it to watch or record programmes as they are being shown on TV or live on an online TV service, or to download or watch BBC programmes on demand, including catch up TV, on BBC iPlayer, then you need a TV Licence in order to do so.

Can TV Licensing enter my property?

TV Licensing can only enter your home without your permission if authorised to do so under a search warrant granted by a magistrate (or sheriff in Scotland). TV Licensing may also apply to a magistrate (or sheriff in Scotland) for a search warrant.

What happens if I don’t pay my BBC TV Licence?

If you don’t have a licence or fail to repay your arrears, you could receive a court fine. It’s a criminal offence to watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer unless you have a valid TV licence. Without one, you risk prosecution and can be issued a fine of up to £1,000, plus court costs.

Can you block BBC channels?

Finally, you could add a block list to your router or to your computer’s Hosts file to prevent access to content from selected BBC internet addresses. It published a list in June 2018. However, you don’t need a TV licence to use BBC websites, or listen to BBC radio.

Is TV Licence law or an act?

The law says you need to be covered by a TV Licence to: watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel. watch or stream programmes live on an online TV service (such as ITV Hub, All 4, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, Sky Go, etc.) download or watch any BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer.

Do TV Licence inspectors have any powers?

If a TV Licensing officer calls to your house, you do not have to let them inside. They do have the power to go to the police and get a search warrant to get inside but without a warrant you do not have to allow entry.