[Closed] The BBC Paedophile Protection Racket

If you buy a TV licence then you are a funder of high-profile paedophiles, it's as simple as that. Don't let them bully you into handing over your hard earned cash to fund their paedo network.

There is absolutely nothing to fear from the goons who work for the BBC's protection racket - Capita/TVL. These scumbags have no power whatsoever and they can't obtain a warrant to enter your home unless they have good evidence that you're broking the law. And the only way they can get that is if you give it to them on a plate. So don't give them the time of day. We need to put these goons out of business, permanently!

[b]Tips for Avoiding TVL/BBC harassment[/b]

1) No contact

Simply ignore TVL/BBC. Their letters are computer-generated and sent out by the hundred-thousand. The purpose of these "official warnings" and threats of "imminent legal action" is psychologial rather than actual. Once this is realised, the letters cease to have any effect or credibility.

The same applies to street visits. If someone called at your door and asked to see whether you had a washing-machine or a food-mixer, would you let them in? Of course not, so why permit TVL/BBC to look for a TV, video or DVD player? People who work for TVL/BBC have no more right to enter private residences than people selling dusters.

Without entry, TVL/BBC have no sure means of knowing whether a house has equipment set up to receive broadcasts. That is why they rely on mass mailshots, declaring messages such as, "This is your final warning". They rely on householders' own reaction to these letters, and on self-incrimination during street visits. Without YOUR co-operation, TVL/BBC is impotent.

What about search warrants? Before a search warrant can be issued, TVL/BBC must satisfy the court that they have "reasonable grounds" for believing that broadcasts are being received at the unlicenced address. The simple absence of a licence does not constitute this, nor does the householder's refusal to communicate with TVL/BBC. To obtain a search warrant, TVL/BBC must offer the court positive evidence, such as seeing or hearing a television, or the householder's own admission. Without such evidence, TVL/BBC cannot apply for a search warrant, and without a search warrant, they cannot enter. So, they are back to square one.

The "no contact" method is therefore to ignore the letters and to keep the door shut to TVL/BBC visitors. A drawback of this approach is that TVL/BBC will keep coming, but the benefit is that it wastes their time and money: every £100 spent chasing "no contact" households is £100 less spent on the BBC itself. And that can only be a good thing.

2) Removal of "Implied right of access"

There is a way to stop TVL/BBC approaches. Although houses and flats are private property, there exists an "implied right of access" to enable postal deliveries, newspaper rounds, and other people who wish to visit. This means that the pathway, doorbell and letter box may be used by visitors without the express permission of the owner. Invitiation to use them is implied. As a result of this, TVL/BBC can come up your path and ring your door bell.

To prevent TVL/BBC approaching your property, write to them, stating that you have withdrawn their implied right of access. There is no need to indicate whether you have a television, and you do not need to give your name. You can withdraw access in the name of "legal occupier".

That will (should) keep their employees away, but it will not stop the delivery of TVL/BBC letters, since it is the postman who uses your letter box. So, inform TVL/BBC that you consider their written contact as harassment. This combined approach - withdrawing the right of implied access and informing them that their contact is harassment - should prevent further contact. At least for a while.

Finally, under no circumstances, do you admit or sign anything. TVL/BBC employees are not the police; they are a private company, and have no special legal powers. They rely on you providing information, which they will seek to use against you.

The less TVL/BBC know about you the better, so here are some more ideas to keep them off your back:

[b]Complaints against TVL/BBC, and how to make them:[/b]

If you wish to contact the TVL/BBC for purposes of a complaint, below is where to write. This is a three-stage process; start with the first address, and move to the second and third if the responses are not satisfactory. According to its 2005 annual report, TVL/BBC received 18,000 written complaints, and 5,000 by telephone, so you will be in good company.

1) Head of Customer Relations
Customer Relations Department
TV Licensing
Bristol BS98 1TL

2) Customer Services Director
TV Licensing
Bristol BS98 1TL

3) Customer Relations Manager
BBC TV Licensing Management Team
PO Box 48309
London W12 6YA

Please sign the petition to abolish the TV Licence:
[url= http://www.tvlicenceresistance.info/petition ]http://www.tvlicenceresistance.info/petition[/url]