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If you think of it as a state mandated tax, it's a regressive one which hits the poorest hardest. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/sep/24/in-court-non-p

by hayd 10y ago

If you think of it as a state mandated tax, it's a regressive one which hits the poorest hardest. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/sep/24/in-court-non-payment-tv-licence-television-desperate-cases https://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/sep/24/in-court-non... I think in urban areas you will be pushed harder for the license. As a first year student I received at least a dozen threats of being fined/prosecuted... despite not having a TV.

tonyedgecombe 10y ago
It shouldn't really be a criminal matter if you don't pay it, this affects women disproportionately, see http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3262731/Licence-fee-jail-terms-not-fair-women-Government-fresh-pressure-overhaul-figures-six-times-likely-sent-prison.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3262731/Licence-fee-...