More than 15,860 people have signed an online petition calling for the £159 TV Licence fee to be abolished.
The UK Government has rejected proposals in an online petition calling for the BBC TV licence fee to be scrapped. More than 15,860 people signed the virtual petition created by Christian James Riley-Rowlands which said the licence fee is an “outdated and unwanted system”.
It explained that “an increasing number of households are choosing not to hold a TV licence, as fewer people choose to watch live TV or other activities that require a TV licence. Should this trend continue as expected there are clear challenges on the horizon to the sustainability of the licence fee.”
It continued: “The Government also sees licence fee enforcement by criminal sanctions as increasingly disproportionate and unfair in a modern public service broadcasting system. We are particularly concerned by the potential for licence fee enforcement action to be taken against vulnerable elderly people and by the ongoing disparity in the proportion of sanctions against women, with women making up 75% of all TV licence evasion convictions.
Who needs to buy a TV licence? You can check if you need a TV licence on the TV Licensing website here.Latest Cost Of Living News Can I get a discount? Certain groups are entitled to TV licence discounts such as those who live in care homes, who could get it for free or pay as little as £7.50 if they are part of an Accommodation for Residential Care scheme.
If you think you’re eligible for a free licence but don’t currently have a TV licence, call 0300 790 6117 and speak to an advisor to request an application form. Lines are open Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 6.30pm.
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