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11/08/2010
Over 10,000 Without TV Licence
TV Licensing has today revealed that more than 10,000 people were caught watching TV without a licence in Northern Ireland during the first six months of 2010.
This includes 3,087 in Belfast, 778 in Newry and 773 in Londonderry.
They are among almost 209,000 people caught across the UK during the first half of this year.
The average evasion rate remains at a low of just over 5%, meaning that almost 95% of properties are correctly licensed.
Deborah King, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "The vast majority of people in Northern Ireland pay their licence fee, and to be fair to those who pay, we have to be firm with those who attempt to get away without paying.
"We take TV Licence evasion very seriously and, while we give people every opportunity to pay, we will not hesitate to prosecute if people continue to break the law.
"We do understand that some people may find it difficult to pay their licence fee in one go, which is why we offer numerous ways to spread the cost, including monthly Direct Debit, which can be set up very quickly online, and a weekly cash payment plan," she said.
A colour TV Licence currently costs £145.50 and is required by anyone watching or recording TV programmes as they are shown on TV, whether they are using a TV set, computer or any other equipment.
Anyone watching TV illegally risks prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.
Further information on how and where to pay the licence fee can be found at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/info
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This includes 3,087 in Belfast, 778 in Newry and 773 in Londonderry.
They are among almost 209,000 people caught across the UK during the first half of this year.
The average evasion rate remains at a low of just over 5%, meaning that almost 95% of properties are correctly licensed.
Deborah King, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "The vast majority of people in Northern Ireland pay their licence fee, and to be fair to those who pay, we have to be firm with those who attempt to get away without paying.
"We take TV Licence evasion very seriously and, while we give people every opportunity to pay, we will not hesitate to prosecute if people continue to break the law.
"We do understand that some people may find it difficult to pay their licence fee in one go, which is why we offer numerous ways to spread the cost, including monthly Direct Debit, which can be set up very quickly online, and a weekly cash payment plan," she said.
A colour TV Licence currently costs £145.50 and is required by anyone watching or recording TV programmes as they are shown on TV, whether they are using a TV set, computer or any other equipment.
Anyone watching TV illegally risks prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.
Further information on how and where to pay the licence fee can be found at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/info
(BMcC/GK)
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