TV Licence article Discussion

[Deleted User]

I don't care for gold, silver and diamond.

I'd sooner have the jewel that is Mayim Bialik. :cool:

Cornucopia

Ah yes, the only TV Neuroscientist played by an actual Neuroscientist.

Apparently TBBT is the #1 comedy in the US.

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Cornucopia wrote: »

Apparently TBBT is the #1 comedy in the US.

I wasn't in the least surprised, to learn that.

It is a fantastic show, with amazing characters and actors.

And no, I'm not about to say "Bazinga"

hairydog

I've just seen a new article on the MSE website about TV licences that says

"Everyone who no longer requires a TV licence - including those who pay in cash at certain stores or Post Offices, who don't need to do the above - needs to fill out a No Licence Needed declaration form. After this, make sure you keep your confirmation email from TV Licensing as proof."

I'm pretty certain that this is the opposite of the case.

You do NOT have to tell them you don't have a TV, or give any reason why you don't have a license. You need a licence to watch live TV. It's the law.

There is no legal requirement to do anything if you don't watch live TV (even if you have a TV set), any more than you need to tell the police that although you have a sharp knife, you haven't stabbed anyone this week.

If some new legislation has been brought in that does require a "no TV" notification, this has passed my notice, so I'd be interested to know what and when.

If it hasn't, why is MSE giving misleading advice?

mttylad

How does the communications act 2003, section 363.1 fare in all this ?

Cornucopia

hairydog wrote: »

If it hasn't, why is MSE giving misleading advice?

To be fair to MSE, they may well have consulted BBC/TV Licensing and were probably given the misleading information by them. BBC/TV Licensing do not seem to grasp the distinction between things they'd LIKE people to do, and things people MUST do.

They'd like people to complete their on-line form. People are not under any obligation to do so.

How does the communications act 2003, section 363.1 fare in all this ?

Remains exactly as it has been since 2003? (There's been no change to the Law).

Infidel

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

Even when I did watch live TV, when on holiday, the last thing I would consider doing, is watching TV.

I go on holiday to relax, and get away from the regular routine.

I'm with you.

If you go on holiday and watch TV perhaps you should think about going somewhere better next time :rotfl:

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mttylad wrote: »

How does the communications act 2003, section 363.1 fare in all this ?

In what way?

If you watch/record live TV, then you require a licence.

That's all 363.1 says.

As non-live TV watchers (or, in my case, as a non-TV watcher) we are complying with 363.1, and indeed, the rest of the Act.

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Infidel wrote: »

If you go on holiday and watch TV perhaps you should think about going somewhere better next time :rotfl:

Or taking someone more interesting with you.

enfield_freddy

is it the property , or the person watching that is "taxed" ?


I ask , because it states that people over "whatever age" are except ,


as it clearly states "a person" , is it the property or the person watching?