United Kingdom 40 Session Status: Introduced

BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill — BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Commons
  4. 4
    Passed House of Lords
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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In plain language

The bill decriminalizes non-payment of the BBC license fee for individuals over 75.

This legislation removes criminal penalties for older adults who do not pay their BBC license fee. It specifically targets those aged 75 and older.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with members over 75 will no longer have to worry about criminal penalties related to BBC license fee non-payment.

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Not signed on (1466)

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