July 21, 2008

200,000 TV licence evaders caught

A total of 209,000 people have been prosecuted during the past six months for watching television without a licence in the UK, reports the
BBC.

"... A fine of up to £1,000 ($2,000) can be given to anyone found to have broken the law by failing to buy a £139.50 ($278) licence.

TV Licensing officials can detect which of the UK's homes do not have a licence through a database holding details of more than 29 million addresses. "

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