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    Hi. A TV licence agent came a-knocking a couple of weeks ago. I told him I didn't have a telly. I don't remember what he said about contacting them to let them know, but I didn't contact them. This morning I received a letter saying an investigation had been opened! What are they up to, how far do their powers go exactly? I don't feel like I need to let anybody know that I don't watch telly, or why.
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    I can't add much, I'm sure other members will -

    https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/visit

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Starfish38 View Post
      Hi. A TV licence agent came a-knocking a couple of weeks ago. I told him I didn't have a telly. I don't remember what he said about contacting them to let them know, but I didn't contact them. This morning I received a letter saying an investigation had been opened! What are they up to, how far do their powers go exactly? I don't feel like I need to let anybody know that I don't watch telly, or why.
      Dont worry about the letter! i get one a month as i have not had a tv for 7 years. T

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      • #4
        If it's an error, why not sort it out?

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        • #5
          I have twice tried to post a reply. no links. so this is a test post to see what is going on here.
          Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.

          Litigants in Person should download and read this: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf

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          • #6
            Does the OP watch 'television' on any other device such as phone, ipad or computer?
            Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.

            Litigants in Person should download and read this: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf

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            • #7
              It seems that the acronym for British Broadcasting Corporation causes a problem!
              Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.

              Litigants in Person should download and read this: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf

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              • #8
                Originally posted by atticus View Post
                It seems that the acronym for British Broadcasting Corporation causes a problem!
                The website filter, doing it's stuff.

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                • #9
                  If you have checked the rules and you definitely don't need a TV Licence you can just ignore them and refuse to let them into your home. Their standard "we have started an investigation" letters are meaningless threats. They have no right of entry to your home.

                  You aren't legally obliged to explain to them why your house does not have a TV licence nor allow them access (unless they have a court order) nor let them inspect devices. If you want to tell them why you don't need a TV licence you can do it on their website. I've heard that doing this only stops their letters for about a year then they start all over agin.

                  Telling us you don't need a TV Licence - TV Licensing ™
                  All opinions expressed are based on my personal experience. I am not a lawyer and do not hold any legal qualifications.

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