Is it law in the UK to have a TV Licence?

Is it law in the UK to have a TV Licence?

Section 363 of the Communications Act 2003 makes it an offence to install or use a television receiver to watch or record any television programmes as they’re being shown on television without a TV Licence. Section 365 of that Act requires that a person to whom a TV Licence is issued must pay a fee to the BBC.

Can I watch Netflix without a TV Licence?

Do I need a TV licence to watch Netflix? No, is the short answer. The BBC’s TV Licensing website says: “You don’t need a TV Licence if you only ever use Netflix or other online TV services to watch on demand or catch up programmes.”

Do I need a TV license if I don’t watch BBC?

You don’t need a TV Licence if you never watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel, or live on an online TV service, and you never download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.

Who is exempt from TV Licence UK?

People who are blind (severely sight impaired). People who live in qualifying residential care and are disabled or over 60 and retired. For businesses that provide units of overnight accommodation, for example, hotels and mobile units.

Can you refuse to pay TV Licence?

You have the right to refuse entry, but TV Licensing may then use other methods such as a warrant from court, or detection equipment, which can find if there is TV-receiving equipment in your home.

What can I watch without a TV Licence?

Watching online You don’t need a TV Licence if you only ever watch on demand or catch up programmes on services other than BBC iPlayer – and never watch TV programmes live on any channel or TV service. This applies to any device you use, including a TV.