Five more myths about TV licences
Watching TV has long been one of life’s pleasures. Whether relaxing after a hard day’s work or winding down beforeo bed, it provides instant entertainment in the comfort of your own home; however, if you have a TV installed and used in your property, it is essential you have a TV licence, despite many wrongly-held beliefs.
Detection units
It has been widely reported that TV detection units don’t work or even exist. They do exist and can be effective; however, it is possible that the BBC and TV Licensing exaggerate the true figures to deter TV licence evasion.
Detection use
The use of detection units is managed and governed by the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (BBC) Order 2001 and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. Despite the general assumption that employees can drive around target areas hoping to catch unsuspecting licence evaders, the fact is that use of the equipment has to be authorised.
From royal weddings to the FIFA World Cup, TV is providing entertainment up and down the country. Companies providing TV aerial installation in Bath appear to have been busy, with over 14 million of us tuning in to watch England’s 6-1 victory against Panama. Companies that provide TV Aerial Installation in Bath can make sure your TV set is safely and correctly installed.
WOIRA
Another long-held belief is that property owners and tenants can issue TV Licensing with a WOIRA (withdrawal of implied rights of access), meaning they are not welcome at your property. Although this can be done, it will undoubtedly result in the occupier being issued with a search warrant.
Internet
Confusion exists as to whether you require a TV licence if you have access to the internet. If your computer is used solely to watch TV and can be classed as a television receiver, a licence is required; however, the fact that it can receive TV programmes is not enough to make a TV licence compulsory.
The law
Only a fool would believe that you can only be convicted if you admit to an offence, which is also the case for TV licence evasion. If the evidence supports the case, you will be convicted.
Whatever your personal beliefs about the BBC and human rights, it is an offence to watch TV without a licence and no amount of arguing will change this fact.
