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An argument bout tv licence
« on: March 13, 2013, 09:19:22 pm »
My girl friend has read some where on the net that the tv licence isn't law and just a contract you but am telling her its under the consumer act 2003 that you need a tv licence if your tv is connected to a aerial

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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2013, 09:24:15 pm »
CAB Website

Who needs a television licence?

You need a TV Licence to use any television-receiving equipment to watch or record TV programmes as they are being shown on TV. These include programmes on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, cable and satellite television. Television-receiving equipment includes:

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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2013, 09:26:11 pm »
Yeah telling her that Rich but she isn't listing think she wants the tv licence money for some new shoes  :signLOL:

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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2013, 09:27:30 pm »
It isn't a Law, it's an Act, which requires your consent.

The Police can't intervene until a court order by a Judge under oath etc. etc.

Final word, just pay it, it's a lot less hassle :happy2:

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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2013, 09:28:14 pm »
Well dont pay it.... but get her to sign a disclaimer to say that it was her idea and that any fines are to be addressed to her.....

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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2013, 09:28:48 pm »
It isn't a Law, it's an Act, which requires your consent.

The Police can't intervene until a court order by a Judge under oath etc. etc.

Final word, just pay it, it's a lot less hassle :happy2:

Don't tell me she is right

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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2013, 09:30:36 pm »
Well dont pay it.... but get her to sign a disclaimer to say that it was her idea and that any fines are to be addressed to her.....

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Good idea Rich but it's in my name :sad1:

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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2013, 09:34:52 pm »
Transfer it...

As above... you might well get away with it, but its just not worth it.

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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2013, 09:45:34 pm »
I Believe you also need a TV licence to watch a channel on a laptop, although not sure how that could be enforced?
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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2013, 10:00:41 pm »
Ahh love the freeman of the land rubbish. The Communications Act 2003 requires you to have a tv licence if you watch tv etc etc. It's not a contract, it's not a "I don't feel like paying today", it's the law that government has set

Her argument could be the same for road tax or insurance. Road tax is a contract with the DVLA therefore I don't feel like entering the contract today and as such will not be paying for it. I will, however, continue driving on the roads. Again, legislation states you have to have road tax to go on the road.

Regardless, an act of parliament aka the Communications Act 2003 is law. Regardless of whether you agree to it or (ie: whether you consent to it or not) is neither here nor there. Parliament act on our behalf after we, the public, vote them in. Therefore, we give them a mandate to act on our behalf.

SO, the gf needs to pay.

Those people who opt out of things, who then complain of police harassment, actually have no leg to stand on as harassment is a concept introduced under the harass act. Something, as an act, they don't believe in.

Anyway, I digress. If she doesn't want to pay, await her court summons!
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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2013, 10:16:15 pm »
if she doesnt want to pay it, make sure the TV license bods have no evidence of her watching live tv. If she aint watching it, she doesnt need to pay it

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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2013, 10:22:10 pm »
How does it work say you don't have a tv in your house but say your car has one and also you did need a licence for radio and all cars have them fitted as standard

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2013, 10:28:25 pm »
It's okay we renewed it last week so no worries on that score..

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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2013, 10:34:39 pm »
How does it work say you don't have a tv in your house but say your car has one and also you did need a licence for radio and all cars have them fitted as standard

The law definately hasn't caught up with this!
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Re: An argument bout tv licence
« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2013, 08:33:10 am »
if she doesnt want to pay it, make sure the TV license bods have no evidence of her watching live tv. If she aint watching it, she doesnt need to pay it

Not true, if you have the capabiltiy to receive TV programmes, then you have to pay. Regardless of whether you watch TV or not. It also covers Radio too anyway.

For £12 a month is she really that bothered? Like you said, you pay it anyway.
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