TV Licence: A Day In Court - What Actually Happens

[@ChilliJonCarne]

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[@Keithbarber]

You want everybody to hit the "like" button - well, I've given you your first DISLIKE - just for fun

[@ChilliJonCarne]

You wont be the last, but the way youtube works. The more interaction there is, the bigger the reach of the video. And it would be nice for more people worried about not paying the TV licence to see this video to put their minds at ease, wouldn't it?

[@richardcranium4830]

@@Keithbarber Why? Was it don't out of spite?

[@Keithbarber]

@@richardcranium4830 I just do it for a silly wind up, no malicious intent. And I hope people see what my intention is - a bit of fun Now, go to my channel and put a dislike on each and every one of my videos if you want to - be my guest 😀👍

[@Keithbarber]

@@ChilliJonCarne I agree john

[@markhoverd4993]

Think how less busy the courts would be without the TV licence fiasco. Scrap the bloody thing imediately

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

It's utterly shocking to see the BBC and capita abhorrent abuse of courts in the United Kingdom when criminals are getting away with murder.

[@davidsworld5837]

wasting court time from important cases TVL should be fined for wasting time

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

@@davidsworld5837 absolute abhorrent waste of court time. It's like the government and the BBC working hand-in-hand and abusing the court system without impunity

[@BenjWarrant]

That's OK, thanks. We'll keep the licence fee and the BBC.

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

@@PastPresented Just because something is set in law doesn't make it moral.

[@thomasgates3185]

keep your door shut, keep your gob shut, sign nothing. JOB DONE !

[@ronaldjayes9141]

Intresting statement scouser Blackburn..age 73..at moments have tv licence..will be terminated..standard programme tv repetitive. Oap.

[@Edmonds6091]

You explained it better than I did, Thomas

[@heeeeeresrossy]

Simple. Straight to the point. And 100% correct!

[@petermaccabe8921]

The trouble is that's all well and good. Until someone lets a TV Licence Inspector through the front door in ignorance. One woman I knew had her daughter round and there was a knock at the door "I'm a TV Licence Inspector..its a bit cold. Any chance I can pop in?" Daughter let him in..WITH EASTENDERS ON THE TV. Caution , magistrates Court...£400 fine.

[@Coach13013]

@@petermaccabe8921 she almost certainly signed their papers.. they use it as evidence. I knew of a TV licence guy had a part time job selling & measuring up for kitchens. Guess what else he was doing?

[@coolrudds8312]

When I was a student I told them I was too poor and couldn’t afford a tv, but they still wanted to come in to check, as they walked towards the door I said bye and shut the door in their face.

[@dg9015]

They are scum don't pay it

[@0wnz0rz888]

Yeah don’t let them in!

[@dbrown51967]

a few years ago the tv licence turned up on my doorstep i let him in as i didn't have anything to hide all i had was an old analogue tv a dvd player and an old vcr none of which was capable of reception. the tv turd didn't check my equipment and tried reading me my rights. got a summons through the post so obviously the inspector had lied to take me to court. went to court 61 people on the list that day and only myself attended. told the magistrate the truth and my thoughts on the inspector not doing his job properly and telling lies in the process. the magistrate then dismissed the case good result. god help them if they try this crap again.

[@paulhughes9553]

I’ve got friends who have chosen to never watch TV and don’t have one. The hoops they have to jump through on a regular basis to explain they have no intention of using a TV is sickening.

[@whatwhatyep]

Really. I don't have a TV. I let them in and proved it and they didn't contact me again for two years.

[@bondsan]

I've never had a problem

[@StaciesBudget2509]

They didn't take you to court for having access to a phone? Even live youtube needs a tv licence and zoom 😡 loads of bollocks they can easily stitch you up. I recently cancelled mine and awaiting a visit. Lady refused at first until I told her I had already cancelled my direct debit.

[@tracymackinnon4692]

​@@whatwhatyepbut they still contacted you

[@whatwhatyep]

@@tracymackinnon4692 But it wasn't a drama, no hoops. Simple human interaction.

[@plebpunk]

I had two goons knock at my door, asking to do a survey of electrical equipment, I agreed. After the 3rd or 4th question, they asked about tv programs. I asked them if they were from tv licensing? They said they were. I lied and said I don’t have a tv. They said ‘it’s our standard reply to that statement, do you mind if we verify that by entering your premises’. I gave them my standard response F Off! I followed them down the road, and shouted TV Licensing, when they knocked at neighbours houses. They promptly left my street

[@michaelwarner4323]

That's a first and a low tactic to try to gain property entry.... 😂😂

[@Dedubya-]

I simply don't trust anyone knocking at the door, whether they're selling dusters and cleaning products out a big bag or asking to sign up for a charity, you should be highly suspicious of all strangers at the door. You don;t have to answer anything and just politely say no thanks

[@willspin9572]

I had one dressed as royal mail minus the logo. He even had a red bag. He approached me as if to sign for a parcel on his machine. He didn't identify himself or say I actually had a parcel just the way he acted. I instantly new this bloke was a scum bag inspector. He initially refused to say who he was, shut the door as soon as he confessed. Had another one put his foot in my door when I went to close it. Swiftly told him to remove it before I do. After the first two visit they sent 2 people round for the next few visits.

[@willdixon2349]

Gaining entry by mis-representation? Very scummy. Sounds like a distraction burglary !

[@louiswilliamterminator2887]

Even if not from TV Licensing, why would you give anyone a list of items that can be found at your address?

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

Abhorrent nonsensical waste of Magistrates time when they could be dealing with more serious cases. When will we see the BBC in the docks?

[@glennedwards1449]

By definition Magistrates do not deal with serious offences.

[@hugodrax3431]

Actually magistrates deal with all criminal cases. For the more serious ones they are the gateway to the Crown Court system and jury trials. 100% of criminal cases are tried in front of magistrates in the first instance.

[@rouman7]

They use to pick up a signal. That you were watching bbc but years ago you could pick the same signal from a radio ... the best way is not to say anything to them infact if you have a spy hole in door do not even answer it , if your not expecting anyone .. and if you do open it once his moth opens close it ...

[@geezerp1982]

@@hugodrax3431 bail hearings for indictable only charges and committal hearings for either way offences to be charged on indictment

[@chris1275cc]

@@rouman7 They have NEVER been able to detect that you where watching BBC, detector vans were a total bullshit.

[@gehanoates294]

I can't believe these people were taken to court over the TV licence. Never let them in it's that simple, you have no contract with the BBC, you don't need to talk to them. Don't even open the door. They have no right to enter. Great video 👍🏿.

[@Angela-by7qb]

Exactly

[@mikebrannigan6530]

I think they can eventually apply for a warrant to enter your premises and they turn up with the police to search for evidence. (there are a few videos on youtube of this actually happening, and they do turn on the TV and say "look its tuned in so you must be watching tv without a license")

[@gehanoates294]

@@mikebrannigan6530 Really🤔 As far as I know you don't need to let them in, they tried it with me. As for the cops they can't work for the BBC. Never let these people in, don't pay.

[@davidsquibb7380]

@@mikebrannigan6530 BBC man or woman need to show proper information to a judge to get a warrant to go in your home they can't lie justice of the peace need to sign it stamp it police is only there in case u get out a gun shoot the rat lol Best thing don't open the door or talk to them or phone them or write to them as long u not watching live TV only KZbin ect they can't do any thing it a TV tax on the poor. Mps don't have to pay that why I don't been 4 years comeing up this November people try knocking but can't get in as I lucky live in a block of flats with a key fob and I laughed at there letters just don't watch live TV and u be OK spend the money takeing family out ect not to the rats that try to cover up stars that hurt kids few years ago

[@mda5003]

@@mikebrannigan6530 Assuming they have a warrant of entry it is by peaceful means only (they cannot break the door down if you refuse to answer) - the police are only there to prevent a breach of the peace. Even if you do let them in do not allow them to touch your property (i.e. switching on the TV) and if they insist then ask to be recompensed for the cost of the electricity. Oh, and they are not allowed to view what's on your PC, laptop or mobile phone. Best just not to let them in.

[@alandjerr]

I'm not from the UK, TV licenses are not a thing in my country, but I find these videos interesting. What an odd problem to have.

[@frankiewilde7791]

Same here in Ireland, the licence is €160 and I just refuse to answer the door to them. I get sent reminders every few months but I think they need to nab you face to face to do anything about it. I've gotten away with it for just over 5 years. No way I'm paying our national broadcaster for poor programming and overinflated salaries.

[@gweilospur5877]

At least you admit you are a scrounger who watches it and doesn’t pay. Most of these liars claim they don’t watch it.

[@spudhead1161]

@@gweilospur5877 So what, get a grip, Roger.

[@michealocaoinlean6176]

You are missing most of the point. Think how the UK and Ireland would be without a national broadcaster (i.e. a mostly reliable mostly independent form of news). We do not want to be like the US.

[@spudhead1161]

@@michealocaoinlean6176 Are you serious? or is that sarcasm?

[@gweilospur5877]

@@michealocaoinlean6176 They are just a small unrepresentative minority of malcontents getting together on the internet to try to convince themselves they are a majority. Most people still like the BBC and know it is a great deal.

[@nobbystyles4807]

i always look forward to an unsolicited knock at the door. its the perfect opportunity to share my interest and passion in the lord baby jesus.

[@niciolamyelwee6646]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffhalbo96]

That is very kind and forgiving of you. Cold callers are usually shunned by most people (I have done it myself) but you are extremely generous with your time and very gracious to spread the teachings of the Good Lord with these people. If only more of us could be this benevolent. God Bless you.

[@Daisy-tl2lh]

Cold callers touting for BBC business in my area are banned by the local council

[@nobbystyles4807]

@@Daisy-tl2lh really? which council is thtat?

[@David.L291]

@@jeffhalbo96 what the hell has that gotta do with a tv licence

[@alansmith1649]

Phoned the BBC sometime ago gave them my details. Then asked the person on the other end, do you have a lorry ? to which he replied I don’t understand the question. I repeated, do you have a lorry ? he then replied no. Then I said I don’t keeping asking you if you have a fucking HGV license do I. Never heard from them since.

[@coliander4180]

And then the whole bus stood up and clapped.

[@thehorsebackheroine5950]

Best reply everrrrr!😂😂😂😂

[@unibondam]

Red lorry or yellow lorry?

[@samsum3738]

@@unibondam its easy for you to say .

[@allanb2906]

I read yesterday (17 March) that Auntie is lobbying government to ban the use plug in streaming devices such as firestick because they say they're responsible for so many cancelling the license tax. Unbelievable!

[@MrMazza4321]

The thing with that is, they have a real legitimate reason to exist therfore that won't ever happen 👍

[@sparkz6730]

Yeh I have Roku to stream from Internet Netflix etc. Haven't watched terrestrial TV for years!

[@siliquaesid703]

Burn the BBC down

[@DG-EditsYT]

@@siliquaesid703 LMFAO

[@andrewcheadle948]

What is unbelievable is that jelly Johnson has an 80 seat majority, and could get rid of the TV licence over nite. Well it's not that unbelievable I guess, being as he's fucking useless.

[@garyrickards9562]

They keep giving my 88yr old mum agro with letters. She’s ignored them, we don’t watch any main stream tv. Cannot wait for them to come knocking this door. Thanks for the info

[@garyrickards9562]

@mikesmith1485 she was but they changed it, in any case we will never ever pay it again

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Haven't had a TV for years, keep getting letters from them with veiled threats..they go straight in the bin.

[@danielfinch362]

I got 3 TV's but use them for playing computer games, watching Neflix and Amazon prime

[@derekearles9844]

I call them love letter been getting them for 16 yrs now bin them every time

[@Katarina23]

@@danielfinch362 apparently prime is a part of the payable list. Its not enough that you are already paying for a subscription

[@pavnazwisko9196]

F. A is not as long as beside sibscribtion you not playing additionally for watching live programs. You can still have prime video if you watch just movies and don't have to pay tv license

[@stevepowell491]

@@Katarina23 Only if it's live. On demand does not need a license.

[@Bob-tq2jv]

The thousand pound fine is always emphasised on their mailings to pump up the fear factor for their state assisted shakedowns. This treatment belongs in the 19th century

[@alistairthorn5574]

They HAVE to state the maximum "up to..." fine by law.

[@mcmc1863]

@@stuartchester6899 so you think its ok to need a license to watch TV.? To watch netflix etc? 🤦‍♂️

[@grahampalmer9337]

'State assisted shakedowns'. Yep. You've got it !

[@sparkfishes]

So how should the money be raised ?

[@mcmc1863]

@@stuartchester6899 thieves?! Lol The theft is from the bbc, nobody else, if your an enforcement officer...you should be ashamed of yourself, of your job, shame more don't know their rights, to just close the door on you.

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

Everyone should represent themselves in court that would put a massive strain on the judicial system thus prosecutions would be scrapped. Imagine if over 200 people turned up everyday :)

[@BenjWarrant]

Wishful thinking.

[@evelghostrider]

In order to represent yourself you need to comprehend the legal system, if you do comprehend the legal system at all, then you would not even be in court to explain why you don't have a to licence. When your at court your all ready assumed guilty. From 1973 when we joined the EU the law changed, you must prove your innocence, you are not innocent till proven guilty. Educate yourself to protect yourself.

[@BenjWarrant]

@@evelghostrider complete bullshit. You are perpetrating lies on the internet, stop it.

[@evelghostrider]

@@PastPresented thats good advice, I used the blacks law dictionary combined with educational legal and law programmes. I also learned first hand experience with going to courts. Hence ive represented myself the past twenty years, from basic police stops to police trying to frame me for something I was looking at 25+ years for... So I think I'm pretty comfortable with my educational background and experience in law and legislation 👍👍👍 But people who watch a few videos and believe they can do as they please get a sharp blow when it does not work for them. Laws do not work like people think it does. People are too closed minded to accept change and that is their down fall. Educate yourself and protect yourself, its your own responsibility, no point saying you don't know or understand or to blame others. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse.

[@evelghostrider]

@@samm4265 so you believe, but its sadly not correct my friend. You need to read and understand how the legal system changed to that of roman law in 1973 when Britain joined EU. Its all their in writing for people to read and learn. But most can't be bothered and just assume. In courts you must prove your innocent, break the system down and its easy for you to see. CPS say in court you did crime A. You then prove your innocent of that crime. Its not random made up stuff ive randomly seen on a KZbin video by some stranger. Its all laid out in black and white from the changes to the whole UK economy and legal system and legislation from 1973. Have you ever looked into it before making a claim im wrong, or do you just assume I am because its a belief you have simple held in your head as being correct my friend ??

[@lumbogwaan5611]

I'm glad there are decent people like you who put confidence in others.

[@vt.physics]

Thanks for doing what you're doing - more people need to stumble across this channel!

[@vixen1143]

I've not had a tv or licence for 15 years. I just tell them and they leave me alone for a few years. There's nothing worth watching on tv anyway.

[@danielfinch362]

Last time I watched TV was Christmas 2019 but only becuse my mum stayed and wanted to watch her soaps.

[@KippaxInThailand]

@@danielfinch362 lol

[@gweilospur5877]

How would you know that if you haven’t watched it for 15 years? Busted.

[@danielfinch362]

@@gweilospur5877 unless TV subdeenly got better since christmas 2019 I can vouch got how crap it is. Not busted.

[@gweilospur5877]

@Dizzy D It’s only stupid people who think you could speak if you only have half a brain. Most of the people who claim everything on TV is crap are playing brain dead video games.

[@thomasdepaor1518]

The BBC need to remove their signal from my aerial, I signed no contract with them, agreeing that I would pay a yearly fee. The cheek to even consider taking people to court is corrupt.

[@Katarina23]

People should sue them

[@thomasdepaor1518]

@@Katarina23 I have informed the gangsters to remove their signal from my property, no response yet.

[@mb106429]

Yes, radiation broadcast through your body without permission

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

They should encrypted BBC channels in digital DVB-T2 in HD (DVB-T in SD)

[@stevepowell491]

@@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY If they did that, they wouldn't get paid much considering how garbage the programs they produce are.

[@SGProductions87]

TVL Goon: "You've not got a TV license so to check you're not watching live TV I'd like to come in and carry inspection if that's alright." Me: "Nah but you can look through the window if you like" TVLG: "The curtains are closed; I can't see anything." Me: "I know", smiling then shutting the door.

[@MPD90]

So you deprive yourself of sunlight 24/7 in case a tv licence inspector happens to pop around? Sounds like a great strategy, you're definitely the winner there! Ahem..

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

I can imagine all the magistrates drunk just like in Oliver Twist because they can't be bothered to deal with such nonsense waste of time cases.

[@bigjoeangel]

They keep ducking down for a sip of sherry.

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

@@bigjoeangel hahaha I couldn't agree with you more

[@hakunkamminga3915]

I know this is meant as a joke but after some random chats with attorneys: They loathe magistrates because they're their own stuck-up class of people. They only mingle with their own kind. They've got their own pubs / private clubs and yes they are at least tipsy all of the time and addicted to their own flatulence. These are UK magistrates though, could be nice people elsewhere.

[@TinaLouise73]

@@hakunkamminga3915 is it true that magistrates judges are "chosen" by peers and communities and arnt necessarily legally professionally qualified but have enough knowledge and a bit of basic training to become a magistrate?!

[@ronaldjayes9141]

Thay can not afford a tv licence at 75+..

[@Neils400]

so you pay less in court for not having a TV licence than the cost of getting a TV licence - assuming they're not going to summons you to court every 8 months or so.

[@bolter79]

I got £800 a few years ago because the women at the door told the court she could see my tv from the front door showing something live which it wasn’t it was KZbin, best of it was the hallway was long and it was impossible to see the tv. She stitched me up good and proper and I honestly don’t know how they get away with it

[@andrewoshea35]

Hate to say it, I'd locate the sleeping address and remove it from her, permanently. With the numbers of people they thrraten, abuse and mob shake down for money, they'd have no clue as to who or why.

[@eggyboy123]

They can knock on my door if they want, but they will not be invited in. But even if they did come in they would find no evidence as the arial is blanked off

[@PieAndChips]

I have a CRT TV that isn't capable of receiving a signal

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

@@PieAndChips good old Cathode Ray Tube :)

[@E-Kat]

You can have TV and the aerial too. It's none of their business.

[@E-Kat]

@Neil Allen this is what they say to people, they want to see if the erial is plugged in! So, they don't even now such basic things! They said if we have a TV set which is plugged in with an aerial, then that's enough for the courts!! They're so stupid!! They were trying push the door really hard to get into my son's flat!!! And doesn't even have a TV set! They said that everyone is watching TV as there's nothing else to do otherwise! They're so thick! My son is a digital systems engineer and he's so busy, he doesn't know how to be bored. I'm so angry with the BBC!! I've received many threatening letters as I don't watch TV either and never will!

[@normanhill535]

TV is dead in the water today, eclipsing by the internet.

[@Military872]

TV, is planned to be internet based in the future

[@tony_w839]

I believe some internet streams from anywhere in the world count as a broadcast and a TV licence is needed (please verify anyone). For info in Germany a TV licence is needed when a broadband connection is used.

[@jamesm90]

Tv is on the internet.

[@normanhill535]

The internet is where I get my vintage TV shows.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

The BBC want to try and force people to pay the licence fee for an internet connection too :/

[@liammarsh1585]

I'm someone who watches BBC television and is happy to pay for it, however I still find your channel really interesting. I imagine it's helpful to many. Keep up the good work.

[@johnwarner3809]

Having done research on harassment Iaw i can assure all your viewers that the BBC far exceed the criteria to actually bring a case against them for same, harassment is a criminal offence in law, a gentleman in my community has actually won a case against the bbc for harassment after producing the amount of letters he received and directing the court on the threatening nature of these letters which is totally unacceptable to an elderly person, despite the BBC saying the elderly will be treated sencetivily when the free licence was abolished its actually just the opposite, he was awarded compensation and found not guilty due to not watching live tv, they are fully aware their tactics are more than enough to bring a harassment case but most people are unaware that it actually does come under harassment and is easy to prove if you keep all letters and, log any calls or visits by the goons, this is a route that is well worth consideration to stop these parasites from persistent threats, the BBC abuse the fact that people dont , or are afraid to do so, my opinion is backed up by a solicitor who is an expert in harassment law and looking at just one case of the sheer amount of threatening letters off the BBC and the tone of them,hope this helps anyone who is worried and suffering their abuse.

[@SuperTruevision]

Has anyone tried calling them up and removing their implied rights of access to your property yet? I did it...it worked...test it

[@patriciavines1526]

PLEASE PLEASE do NOT stop making these videos xx

[@williammccarron4494]

Hi, your video on what happens in court is excellent, I shared it to a few elderly relatives and some friends. Keep them coming,you're doing really well 👌

[@davidk3729]

I’m 80 years of age and I’m the householder, I pay the council tax. I don’t watch tv channels that require a licence. My wife watches BBC News and Countryfile sometimes. I elected out of paying a licence fee and continue to get accusations of watching iPlayer which I signed out of. Have a label on my gate, “No Selling!” Have five TV sets, desktop pc, laptop pc, new and old iPads, Android devices and cellphones, all capable of receiving television. I asked the BBC to stop broadcasting to my television but got no reply.

[@garyturner1930]

In 2014 I was visited by TV licencing, I had a TV but used Only for gaming and DVDs, TV was unplugged, I was asked to plug it in and power it up, licensing officer then flicked through channels until he found TV channel then cautioned me, I was summoned to court, I arrived armed with the law on owning a TV and who has to pay for license, CPS argued everyone has to pay as it's law, I disagreed and handed copies of law to magistrates, case was suspended pending investigation, on return to court my case was dismissed, truth is CPS don't know the law on licensing, Anyone can call TV licensing and withhold permission to access a property,, I've never had a visit since

[@jonnyswalk_7]

Very good video Jon - I like the new format - very professional 👍 We’ve not had a license in probably nigh on a decade. I watch you tube only or dvds and haven’t really heard a peep from them,but they’ve gotten in touch with me this year a few times so I’m almost expecting a visit at some point. I’ve got nowt to hide (though I’d be a bit paranoid of being set up as you say they can do) but at the same time I don’t know if I have the wherewithal to open the door to someone and then just shut the door in their face without feeling like a dog. Thanks for the video though it’s definitely worth it being out there - food for thought for myself and no doubt very helpful for some poor dabs who are having to deal with this in the middle of lockdownitis - warmest wishes from South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 - Jonathan 😊 👍

[@themole1944]

Thanks Chilli good advise which i follow (No tv licence) so others do the same.

[@nigelcarter7740]

If you ever get a visit, when asked what’s your name.. 1- say nothing close door 2- don’t even open the door 3- I can’t give you my name due to Data Protection 4- film them wind them up then inform him it’s going on You Tube 👍😬😎

[@Trevor_Austin]

A similar, but better way is the following: 1. You answer the door. 2. An arse is standing in front of you. 3. It will have to identify itself. 4. Check the ID. 5. You’ve confirmed you have an arsehole in front of you. 6. Say nothing. Close the door.

[@booshting3520]

Well most will open the door. You don't know its them otherwise

[@chrisreynolds6331]

@@booshting3520 this is where video doorbells come in handy. "Ding dong TV licencing"... "Sorry I'm in Ibiza, come back in a couple of weeks", and hang up 😂

[@nigelcarter7740]

@@booshting3520 Before opening the Door.... ASK who is it 🤔🧐🙄

[@JustBadly]

Why would these people watch TV anyway? I don't and I dont keep up with the news. What business is it of mine that so&so got into a fight in some village 100 miles away? Tele robs you of sleep and takes us away from everyday life. Why don't you promote NOT watching TV?

[@rodneytrotter8259]

The inspectors need there day in court as well as there bosses, for intimidating people, last I heard it was a criminal offence

[@fishyc150]

You heard wrong then. The internet is full of people who "think" they know law with zero study.

[@Simon_PieMan]

Alright Dave, it’s their not there.

[@chris1275cc]

@@fishyc150 Intimidation or harassment may constitute a criminal offence under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 in England & Wales or the Protection from Harassment (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 in Northern Ireland (collectively referred to as 'PHA'). Back to STUDY for you asshole.

[@routmaster38]

Those letters sent to frighten elderly people by the BBC are HATE crimes!

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

The very fact that capita are paid commission is a scandal in itself as this leads to unscrupulous behaviour from the Sheriff of Nottingham henchman.

[@freeganjustin6699]

I have never had a tv, or a license. Currently getting about 30 threatening letters a year; must be costing them a fortune in postage etc.

[@stevepowell491]

Are they still threatening court summons if you don't pay? A friend got such a letter a fair few years ago: He responded with a solicitors letter : Cease and decist: Unsolicited demand for money with menace. He didn't have a TV.

[@anthonyherbert3026]

Everytime I get a threatening letter I just keep crossing the house address out , writing on the envelope " RETURN TO SENDER" and pop it back in the post LOL

[@kenthebean6619]

The actual offence is. WATCHING an unlicenced TV....not having a set, not having it plugged in, not having an aerial in the back...WATCHING. so how on earth can you be prosecuted ? How can they catch you actually watching? This doesn't make sense. Surely they can't 'assume' or 'presume' you were watching??? So how are these cases proven in court? They can't be, and it's a dodgy magistrate who 'guesses' you must have been watching when it can't be proved. TV licencing keep it very quiet..it's the 'watching' that's illegal.

[@horace650]

It's speaking to them that leads to a prosecution. You only have to say the wrong thing on the doorstep or let them in and, bingo, that's all they need to prosecute.

[@danielleroseshaw]

How do these people even get caught unless someone is perving through their windows.

[@chris1275cc]

Nope, they have no legal path to the type of warrant that will get them information from your ISP or TV provider. I have Sky, I use iPlayer, I watch BBC. I have never had a TV licence, they send letters that go in the bin unopened, they used to get told to fuck off at the door. Now I have a video door bell and most of the time they see it and don`t even bother to press the button. You have nothing to fear from these people they are just salesman.

[@HubbHubbs]

@Chris Longden if you didnt have a tv licence you wouldnt put your own address in the box surely.

[@chris1275cc]

@@stuartchester6899 Sure you do.

[@danielleroseshaw]

@@stuartchester6899 Oh dear... I'm so sorry to hear that you're going to hell.

[@jakeagusta]

@@stuartchester6899 You still using an 80s detector van 😂 with the dummy antenna 🤣

[@markarmour1898]

I don't watch or record live TV but I kinda hope that the TV licensing would try and fabricate a case on me. I'm on the first floor, they have two security doors, a ring doorbell and my best asset is a 35kilo angry dog to get past. And I'm an anti social b*stard anyway.

[@flybobbie1449]

I read that last sentence with Scottish accent.

[@Lgtg1947]

Ahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣 no fear of you being taken to court then. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁

[@heeeeeresrossy]

Lol, I'm with you on the whole 'Anti-social thing' In fact, my mask has my favourite Alan Partridge quote: "I just hate the general public" 😁

[@sarcastixx74]

@@stuartchester6899 Pray tell webby lad, what are these "electronic methods" you dream of? And do you write your own script? That's comedy gold right there >..

[@ADDuk19]

@@stuartchester6899 Still waiting to hear what the electronic methods are, you avoided the question.

[@chrisrodgers1964]

Excellent work, taking the fear factor out of choosing not to have a TV licence.

[@petejam7]

there is actually a no license required form you can fill in. Hope that helps too.

[@petercroft2804]

Great informative video Chilli Jon, very interesting to see what may happen in a court.

[@Pugwash.]

Anything you can say can be used in evidence against you. Anything you may say in your defence can be dismissed as hearsay. Shut your mouth, stay safe everyone.

[@MrJones1972]

Great advice! Great video! I got a bit of abuse by saying in a previous video that there's no need to go all Freeman Of The Land or Sov Citizen with the goons, and there isn't. All that needs to be done is for people to just shut that door. I don't see the point in arguing with them or telling them it's an Act not a law etc. Just makes them more determined to get something on you, or make something up. Love the new format.

[@robm4396]

Brilliant channel Chilli Jon, keep up the good fight. I have told my son to watch all your videos as he's just buying his first house as is adament he won't help fund the British Bollocks Center. Well done, you have one more follower.

[@chrisgemmell2742]

Got a letter the other day in red saying to the occupier from tv license guess where it went 🤣

[@zalzalahbuttsaab]

Up their arses

[@billybgamer5205]

I personally went on the offensive and read them the wireless telegraphy act, at the time I had no license and did not require one. They've changed the law now and because I watch iPlayer I have a license. One thing to remember is the phrase "I withdraw the right of any employee of your company to be on my property." This means that they must by law immediately get off your property. - Handy

[@BangaBuseslad]

I always love your content Mr chilli so interesting and very informative I always share it to my.friends and some family members thanks as always

[@TheChugzee]

Interesting. Nice to know. I wont end up in court. No live tv at my house. Cut all cable and removed them. Plus they will never get in house anyway 🤣

[@christopherckarkson5605]

Hello, why did you destroy your own property in your own house by cutting cables? Just don't engage with them when they call. An idea, send the bill for cutting the cables to the bbc. Just bombard them with letters.

[@TheChugzee]

@@christopherckarkson5605 i very rarely watch tv and when i do i watch demand. The cables looked messy so one day i just cut them. Havent used them in years. I like the idea of sending bbc invoice for the work. 🤣

[@stevew3196]

An elderly neighbour of mine received a licencing inspector visit. She was asked to sign a document just to show he'd visited he said. She's registered blind has very poor eyesight he had to help her sign. She didn't notice he'd ticked the box alongside a statement of admission saying she was watching TV. She has no TV. She listens to radio and audio books!

[@jcarrandson]

If it's BBC radio still pretty sure you need a TV license for that.

[@stevew3196]

@@jcarrandson not when she got scammed by CAPITA Goons she was in her late 70's and exempt by age fro the license fee they were trying to collect. A licence to listen to radio used to be £15 but I'm reasonably sure being registered blind grants an exemption from the £15 radio licence fee!

[@jcarrandson]

@@stevew3196 Fair enough, I didn't know that.

[@spiderman01980]

I have genuinely not watched my TV since the beginning of lock down when I started my loft conversion and took the chimney down and ripped the aerial down, It has been over a year. And even before that I rarely watch it. The TV is just sitting there collecting dust and this is the god honest truth, I only watch Netflix and KZbin on my tablet or phone, my wife watches polish content on her phone, and my daughter same as me watches Netflix and KZbin on her phone and tablet.

[@mygaffer]

In some US neighborhoods these goons would be deathly afraid to even knock on the door.

[@amayha3293]

I'm from the South bronx shytt not happening

[@stephendavies6209]

CPS don’t prosecute these offences. It’s the tv licensing agency

[@stephendavies6209]

@Constantin Lungu i was just correcting a factual inaccuracy

[@stephendavies6209]

@Constantin Lungu i am not been a smart Alec, was just trying to help. Ps enjoy your channel

[@spudhead1161]

The tvl give the fabricated evidence to the cps.

[@stephendavies6209]

@@spudhead1161 why? Cps have nothing to do with these prosecutions

[@spudhead1161]

@@stephendavies6209 They actually do.

[@trog.lodyte]

I can't imagine being fined for watching a broadcaster funded by my own taxes. Upside down world.

[@simontemplate]

I think that’s the problem - the tax you are talking about is the license fee. The BBC is not funded from general taxation.

[@robbryant52]

Great advice well done and spot on do not talk to them say ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

[@MACHOO179]

If you do it the right way like Jon says you have NOTHING to worry about. Another great vid. Thank you. ☆☆☆☆☆

[@bobzanchi5018]

I received my first letter today, saying your house is under investigation

[@maryfroggatt4910]

Imagine doing that job day in day out, dealing with TvL cases. It'd drive me nuts lol

[@jasonuren3479]

Great format 👍. But more importantly, content is informative as ever. Top man

[@CaptainScarlet1961]

Another great video Jon, I really like that background you use it's well chilled👍

[@dodjahcov]

New video style looks great, now you're delivering top facts with style, I like it 🔥

[@ahassen1236]

BBC loved Jimmy Saville and defended him until he died. Rolf Harris was another warm favourite. This list is long.

[@douglasmacrae8947]

Sharing this on Gab and Parler. Many thanks, Jon! 👍

[@fixingsfactory3606]

What's the situation if their "Inspectors" say you have been watching BBC when you haven't? You say the inspector seeing the operational TV is their evidence but what would happen if they said they saw it and you said they are lying? What physical and provable evidence do they collect other than Dave the inspector saying "I saw it"? Is Dave the inspectors word accepted without question in court?

[@ShanghaiRooster]

If the inspector does somehow gain entry (maybe someone else in your house lets them in) then film their entire visit. Maybe also film any doorstep encounter you have with them.

[@markhoverd4993]

Many years ago I moved into a new flat and was given an old TV so I had something to play my xbox on. It was an old set with only 4 channels and needed a little red stick to tune it in. On the day I moved in an inspector called I let him in as had nothing to hide and he could see my stuff was piled up in boxes. I told him the TV was only used to play the games console. He asked if I could switch it on which I did and showed him static on all 4 channels. He said as the TV was working I needed a licence as it could potentially receive TV if I just tuned it in. I was young and believed him assuming as he was an inspector he knew the rules. He asked me to sign a form just confirming his visit which I did as by this point I just wanted him gone. Looking back now I realise the form may have been a blank 'declaration of guilt' form. I think once he had my signature on the bottom he probably fabricated a false story filling out the rest of the form once he was back in his van. I ended up buying a TV licence for 2 years just to play a games console until I became more clued up on the law. The scumbags will tell all sorts of lies to get their commission. My only advice is if they do ever access your home film everything they do, don't sign a thing and don't get into any sort of conversation with them

[@michaelwarner4323]

And was you watching columbo

[@MG-nm9gt]

@@markhoverd4993 that’s exactly what happens mate. I know as I used to work for them and saw 2 of my colleagues and manager fabricate evidence by getting them to sign the form to say we had called. It is a common tactic by them. I bet you weren’t even cautioned. Once they establish who you are and they believe you have used a tv without a licence then they have to read the caution out to you. Very rarely do they do that.

[@davidspear9790]

@@markhoverd4993 You were easy meat to him and he stitched you up good and proper. You don't say whether you just agreed to buy a TVL or whether you were prosecuted. Still you live and learn.

[@royboy002]

Hahaha😂😂😂😂😂. That part when you just shut the door in his face cracks me up! I for one, like the entertainment value of your videos, not to mention the good information. Keep them coming!

[@RighAlban]

I chinned a license inspector as I was walking into my dad's front garden, the guy had his foot in the front door preventing my dad from closing the door and I hadn't a clue who they were so I done him, the police took my side when they turned up. Makes me think about how many pensioners they use this forceful tactic on.

[@Renegade1127]

The second that 'inspector' put his foot in the door he committed Aggravated Trespass - and that is a criminal offence.

[@RighAlban]

@@Renegade1127 As I said the police took my side, he was let go with a warning and a bloody face.

[@David.L291]

@@Renegade1127 I'm amazed as to how they don't know the laws, how ironic they come after people for apparently breaking the law for not having a fucking tv licence but it's ok for them to think they can kick their way in your property

[@gweilospur5877]

Sure you did, Dirty Harry of the Internet.

[@RighAlban]

@@gweilospur5877 I never done it on the internet, genius.

[@taffytop]

I would be more worried about my Mrs finding out that i was watching something that i shouldn't have been watching that the courts

[@RS-yb2ss]

Best site for information on cancelling. Just cancelled my licence.

[@Military872]

This site

[@heeeeeresrossy]

I love the fact that out of 185 people summoned to court, only about 12% actually appeared. It speaks volumes about how little people take this corrupt 'license' seriously. Hate to say it, but if you are daft enough to let one of those TV License goons into your home in the first place, then you've only got yourself to blame. No entry means no proof. NEVER let them into your home! Better still.......ignore them altogether.

[@martintsonev3257]

I work as an interpreter and I go to Highbury Magistrates quite often!

[@andylornastuff]

@De Factio They really aren't though, not in my experience. Do you think the vast majority of them think their time is well spent dealing with this sort of thing?

[@bettyboo8760]

Then you will understand that the magistrate court is not under common law , but corperate law ! .. Therefore not legal........

[@JD83000]

Wow, you must be busy!

[@gameofthrows9357]

So you're fluent in Polish,Roma,Slovak,Urdu,Arabic and Albanian 👍🏻

[@martintsonev3257]

@@gameofthrows9357 if I was I would be a millionaire by now.

[@CMCJJT]

I live in a British Commonwealth country and we already abolished this ridiculous British legacy in the late 70s. Why does one need to pay for a permission to watch his own TV ?? I can't believe this is still happening in Britain today ! No wonder the Empire has crumbled !

[@seancantwell883]

The last time I bought a TV license was in 1994 I cancelled the licence then I have not had a TV license since then I have had enough letters to wallpaper my house I have had three visits in all that time I was not in for two of them and the guy who actually found me in was more interested in the aeroplane engine sat on my kitchen table and wanted to know where he could learn to fly and left without even mentioning the tv license it’s now dec 2021 Sean 😀😀😀👍👍👍

[@julieclark8976]

Many years ago I'm talking early 70s my ex father in law had a goon turn up he didn't let him in and went to court the goon said he looked through the window and the bbc was on the TV my father in law said " did you have a ladder "? Goon replied " why would I?" My in law I live in a 3rd floor masonette " case chucked out 🤣

[@janetpigram3615]

thank you, not getting in my door

[@Euphoftoday]

I received a threatening letter in the post. Went straight in the shredder. I don't answer my door unless an appointment is made.

[@LexLoofah]

I already filled out the "I don't need a license" bs because I actually don't, how is it actually legal for them to decide they are allowed to continue harassing me again that i have to update it over and over... I told them on phone If i want their shitty service I will let them know. keep up the good work man liked and sub'd

[@imranh5395]

Thank you for this video, Chilli. You've answered much sought-out questions. I'm sharing it because it will help a lot of people 👍🏻

[@welshgirl74]

Thank you for this, I've cancelled my license recently, I've convinced others too to. This has helped a lot

[@alancheatley4378]

Imagine getting a fine for watching the new pc DR WHO, should be other way round and paid ££££ to watch that lol

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

I still think the Doctor is a MAN !

[@qwhjrf]

There are some people who are scared to cancel their licence and yet they don't watch TV. Thanks Jon for all of your videos. I cancelled mine last year having not watched TV in the proceeding 3 months and I really do not miss it. PS I really don't like that Mr Funt, he is a smarmy ****.

[@SinkyYT]

Yeah I was one of those mugs until two days ago. I'm too busy playing games and my TV hasn't been on in two years.

[@benlowe578]

The fact the TV license still exists is an absolute travesty. It needs to be abolished without a shadow of a doubt

[@tormid100]

Thanks for taking the time to advise people. You have my support.

[@glamrocker5492]

Thank goodness for this channel - fighting the extortionist

[@gruber1650]

I cancelled my direct debit last August, all letters "about 5" up to now have been addressed to me in person, got one a few days ago and it's addressed to "the occupier" . Maybe they think I've done a runner lol.

[@DXmYb]

Production Quality growing exponentially👍 By Christmas you'll be directing your very own theatre production. You could even hire some Goons for the play.

[@ChilliJonCarne]

Thanks for noticing. Wanted to try a new format in the hope of creating more professional looking stuff for you all to watch.

[@richardmoores]

@@ChilliJonCarne yea t he production value has gone up. I love this channel, and I really hope that as the production value of the videos has gone up that you don’t follow the ridiculous fad of putting extraneous noises in the videos. You know what I’m saying; popping noises, whooshing noises, etc, whenever a graphic is displayed on the screen. It’s a ridiculous fad that more and more KZbin videos are following, usually because the content is poor and they feel like they need to be more fashionable. You don’t need such gimmicks.

[@ChilliJonCarne]

Dont worry. I'm a grown up. My little stock videos is a crazy as I plan on going

[@richardmoores]

@@ChilliJonCarne thanks, you restore my faith in humanity

[@pqrstzxerty1296]

Never fill out forms they give you, including financial forms. You do means test form AFTER if your lose, and after your Appeal. Never give the Prosecuter any information, it is them to prove everything and not for the defendant to supply information, as it will be used against you. Any way you won't be in a real Court, you be in a Star Court. Ask MOJ by a SAR for you case number it will come back none exist.

[@martinkeys1701]

I have been watching your channel and find it very informative, I have now cancled my TV licence and looking forward to my first visit. Keep up the good work.

[@anonnemo2504]

Thanks for the video. It's useful to know what happens at Magistrate's Court if anyone is daft enough to give Crapita any evidence. The sudden, unannounced reappearance of the sinister Mr. Funt was a bit scary though!

[@Basin79]

Keep up the great work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@johnmontague69]

Lots of horrific BBC stuff on Alex's Belfield YT channel. ChilliJonCarne brilliant advice, probably the best.

[@radicalgambino2959]

You looked like Ivan the inspector at 6:09. Thanks for all these videos you have given me the confidence on how to deal with these goons if they try their intimidation tactics by knocking on my door.

[@StonedUnicornPersonManThing]

Went to show my partner in Canada a informitive video on British TV Licneces. Ending up watching more cause you just give off a warming vibe.

[@susie5668]

Never never talk to tv licence people! Shut the front door 🚪🤦‍♀️

[@E-Kat]

They'll push very hard on the door, so be prepared!! They insist to look for a TV set, but you allowed to have a TV set and watch everything else apart from the BBC. Don't be afraid of them!!

[@ianholmes3761]

Yeah but they only come back☹️

[@E-Kat]

@@ianholmes3761 write to your local MP! This is happening to thousands of people! Some people are scared to go to their front garden because of them. I'm so sorry for you.

[@glennoc8585]

@@E-Kat They can't force entry though its illegal.

[@E-Kat]

@@glennoc8585 yes, but often they'll say they have the same right as the bailliefs and once they have their foot on your property, they have a right to enter. Older people get scared and let them in. They use all sorts of scare tactics, preventing people from leaving their houses. Thousands of people take them to court every year, BBC knows about it and nothing is happening!! And it's all because we don't want to watch BBC!

[@PropanePete]

I am amazed that the UK still has TV licenses. We had them here in Australia when TV was introduced in 1956 but licenses were finally abandoned in 1974 after a couple of years of mass refusal to pay. If an inspector came to the door, he (was always a male) was simply and politely told to "bugger off". The magistrates courts were swamped, internal administration costs spiraled and that was the end of it.

[@hus390]

Yes!!! ... BBC doesn't want to be funded by grants and annual appropriations (like the rest of the world does) because they think their impartiality will be called for question (but they are now being funded by the government in the form of tax). It's just ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous!!

[@astragreen]

Yes I know however it's like everything else, you know you could have a rifle for sports, hobby, hunting, that freedom vanished like smoke remember, regarding the TV permit well don't watch its woke propaganda anyway, give it up on mass, they'll soon get the message, used to love Australian, years old before it went woke!...

[@designer1A]

Wow how spineless us British people must be !

[@Firstname-lastname69]

I had an interesting call with tv licence the other day after telling them I didn't need a licence they told me I'd logged into their iPlayer a while back and watched something , he sounded quite disappointed when I said if I did watch it I might not have been in my property I might have been in a property which was licenced ,that ended that call👍🏻

[@Firstname-lastname69]

@@williamdew7143 I'm sure if they could have proved otherwise they would have ,my IP to my phone is the same wherever I go just make sure if it comes to it you have an address to give them what's licensed 👍🏻

[@hgm8337]

fine aside, do you end up with a criminal record to boot? "This is known as TV licence evasion. TV licence evasion in and of itself is not an imprisonable offence and will not lead to a criminal record in most cases. However, non-payment of the fine imposed, following a criminal conviction, could lead to risk of imprisonment." Try explaining to a future employer you have a criminal conviction, however