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10/03/2014
TV Payment To Become A Civil Matter
The Government is considering plans which may make TV licence dodgers no longer face prosecution in court.
More than 100 cross-party ministers supported the changes.
"Serious work" on the plan is currently underway according the Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen is spearheading the efforts in changing the law. He said that the law nowadays "criminalising them for being poor" for some cash-strapped families.
Offenders have to pay a £1000 fine and even possible time in jail if the is not paid.
(CVS/CD)
More than 100 cross-party ministers supported the changes.
"Serious work" on the plan is currently underway according the Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen is spearheading the efforts in changing the law. He said that the law nowadays "criminalising them for being poor" for some cash-strapped families.
Offenders have to pay a £1000 fine and even possible time in jail if the is not paid.
(CVS/CD)
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