PlasticJock 539 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 The best part is in my area, I can't receive BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC 3, or BBC 4! Are the BBC going to come and boost the signal in my area? Are they f**k!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marvin 193 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Do you actually think before you type Rake?? nice edit by the way adding comment about the car tax later, cars by law need to be taxed and insured to be parked on any public highway, if they do not have these a statutory off road notice is needed.......... Thought every one knew that one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marvin 193 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Could I just bring up this as a point of contention, if the BBC own the licensing organisation, why would they need to apply to it for the necessary funding to run their media empire? TV Licensing is government owned and government enforced Has anyone ever wondered how if you do not pay any other service providers bills it is party to a civil court action, yet if you do not pay your tv license it is a criminal offence? Could this be done by a PLC? Or is it just another way to enforce stealth taxes upon us whilst the majority of wrongly informed quite happily blame the BBC You know the big dollop is right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Could I just bring up this as a point of contention, if the BBC own the licensing organisation, why would they need to apply to it for the necessary funding to run their media empire? TV Licensing is government owned and government enforced Has anyone ever wondered how if you do not pay any other service providers bills it is party to a civil court action, yet if you do not pay your tv license it is a criminal offence? Could this be done by a PLC? Or is it just another way to enforce stealth taxes upon us whilst the majority of wrongly informed quite happily blame the BBC You know the big dollop is right The BBC is state owned Marv.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticJock 539 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Could I just bring up this as a point of contention, if the BBC own the licensing organisation, why would they need to apply to it for the necessary funding to run their media empire? TV Licensing is government owned and government enforced Has anyone ever wondered how if you do not pay any other service providers bills it is party to a civil court action, yet if you do not pay your tv license it is a criminal offence? Could this be done by a PLC? Or is it just another way to enforce stealth taxes upon us whilst the majority of wrongly informed quite happily blame the BBC You know the big dollop is right I agree with what you say, but with the whole criminal vs civil issue, you might be interested to know that magistrates courts are/were listed on Dun and Bradstreet as trading businesses Convictions for profit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marvin 193 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Oh well I retract the plc bit but, everything else stands, lol The best way round is to don't let them in, once you start to receive the letters threatening court action, ignore them till the final court warning arrives, then and only then go to their website and fill in the relevant section stating you do not own a tv nor any receiving equipment, and bingo 2yrs free grace from them calling at your door. Tried and tested by myself even though i dont have a tv now OR you could follow another members advice on here and ignore tell them to feck off and ignore everything (tickles me that) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marvin 193 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Could I just bring up this as a point of contention, if the BBC own the licensing organisation, why would they need to apply to it for the necessary funding to run their media empire? TV Licensing is government owned and government enforced Has anyone ever wondered how if you do not pay any other service providers bills it is party to a civil court action, yet if you do not pay your tv license it is a criminal offence? Could this be done by a PLC? Or is it just another way to enforce stealth taxes upon us whilst the majority of wrongly informed quite happily blame the BBC You know the big dollop is right I agree with what you say, but with the whole criminal vs civil issue, you might be interested to know that magistrates courts are/were listed on Dun and Bradstreet as trading businesses Convictions for profit? Now i never knew that about Magistrate Courts, everyday is a school day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,936 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Whatever All I know is that you are the only person I have come across that has allowed themself to be taken to court for a TV licence offence Well done, keep it up Nuff said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marvin 193 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 No tv = no offence committed = no conviction for no tv license = SIMPLES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Whatever All I know is that you are the only person I have come across that has allowed themself to be taken to court for a TV licence offence Well done, keep it up Nuff said. Rake, it's a criminal offence to get caught watching TV without a licence, not a civil matter. There's no allowing people to take you to court or not, you have no choice in the matter. You fail to attend your summons, a distress warrant will be issued and the police will come and arrest you.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marvin 193 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Whatever All I know is that you are the only person I have come across that has allowed themself to be taken to court for a TV licence offence Well done, keep it up Nuff said. Rake, it's a criminal offence to get caught watching TV without a licence, not a civil matter. There's no allowing people to take you to court or not, you have no choice in the matter. You fail to attend your summons, a distress warrant will be issued and the police will come and arrest you.. Malt the order placed upon myself was not due to being caught watching tv, but down to the fact that as I didn't have one I refused to reply to their letters, hence the legal action taken. As I stated earlier, but was overlooked by some, the matter can be simplified by taking ten min to fill out an on line form, stating you do not own a tv, by doing so you earn 2 years grace 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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