What is the Law on TV Licensing?

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If You Watch or Stream Live TV or programmes on Sky, YouTube, BBC ..., or any online media site or television network you MUST HAVE A TV LICENSE.

It isn`t whether you have a tv that requires you to have a license instead it`s really what you watch or stream, make one mistake by leaving your TV playing and it turns BBC on you can be fined or prosecuted, if anyone knew.

You can get a TV License Discount if you are 75 or over, You can also get a short-term licence if you’re 74. It’s valid until the end of the month before your 75th birthday.

You can get a special licence for £7.50 if you’re in residential care. click here for more info.

To qualify for this you need to be retired & over 60 or disabled.

If you have a Housing Manager they can apply for this for you.

Does this include hidden disabilities?

This isn`t made clear as of yet in any legislation but the BBC Vulnerable Customers Policy but You might classify as eligeble if you have either Autism, ADHD, PTSD, ... you should call

0300 790 6165

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you watch or record live TV without a TV Licence.

You must have a TV Licence if you:

• watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they’re broadcast

• download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand

A TV Licence costs £157.50 (£53 for black and white TV sets) for both homes and businesses.