Who is this website for?
This website is for law abiding people who believe they do not legally require a TV Licence and wish to remain compliant with TV Licensing law.
How to use this website
There is a total of ten sections to read on this website. You should read at least the first five to get a full understanding of how the TV licensing system works. They are all available from the main menu and are as follows:-
If you don’t have much time then you can refer to our FAQs, or frequently asked questions, to get some quick answers.
TVL prosecutions
Every year in the UK, well over 100,000 people are prosecuted for viewing or recording live broadcast TV or BBC iPlayer without a TV licence.
TVL claims that one in six people declaring themselves not requiring a TV licence are subsequently found to be breaking the law.
If you genuinely believe that you don’t require a TV licence, the information on this website can help ensure that you are fully compliant with the rules.
What are the rules regarding the TV licence?
You need a TV Licence to install or use a television receiver to view or record live broadcast TV or BBC iPlayer.
Why all the confusion?
The law on TV Licensing is one of the most misunderstood and misquoted areas of law in Britain today. It leads to much confusion among the British people. For many it can result in prosecution, a criminal conviction and sometimes even imprisonment for non payment of fines.
Is it legal to watch TV without a TV licence?
It can be legal to watch TV without a licence but in order to do so, the viewer must adhere to certain restrictions on content that can be viewed. TV equipment must also be arranged in a certain way to comply with the law.
How do I know if I require a TV Licence?
The only way to be sure that you do not need a TV licence is to know the rules governing the content you can watch on TV and the way that your TV equipment is set up.
The information on this website should help you decide whether or not you require a TV licence and how to ensure that you continue to remain within the law should you wish to cancel your TV licence.
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