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01/02/2012
More Than 15,000 People In NI Caught Without TV Licence
More than 15,000 people in Northern Ireland were caught watching TV without a valid licence last year.
This includes more than 4,600 in Belfast, 1,090 in Derry and 1,030 in Newry and Craigavon.
Farimah Darbyshire, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "TV viewing is as popular as ever, with the percentage of households who have a television set at 96.7%, and it's our role to make sure everyone is aware of when they need to be covered by a licence. On behalf of licence fee payers, we are committed to tackling evasion and enforcing the law amongst the small minority who should pay, but don’t. It’s only fair.
"People are given every opportunity to pay, but, if they fail to do so and watch TV illegally, we will seek a prosecution. The penalty is a fine of up to £1,000, plus court costs and a victim surcharge. Anyone found guilty is also required to buy a TV Licence at £145.50 if they still need one or they could face a second prosecution. It’s really not worth the risk."
(CD/GK)
This includes more than 4,600 in Belfast, 1,090 in Derry and 1,030 in Newry and Craigavon.
Farimah Darbyshire, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "TV viewing is as popular as ever, with the percentage of households who have a television set at 96.7%, and it's our role to make sure everyone is aware of when they need to be covered by a licence. On behalf of licence fee payers, we are committed to tackling evasion and enforcing the law amongst the small minority who should pay, but don’t. It’s only fair.
"People are given every opportunity to pay, but, if they fail to do so and watch TV illegally, we will seek a prosecution. The penalty is a fine of up to £1,000, plus court costs and a victim surcharge. Anyone found guilty is also required to buy a TV Licence at £145.50 if they still need one or they could face a second prosecution. It’s really not worth the risk."
(CD/GK)
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