Rejected petition Abolish need for TV license for live streaming non BBC channels

At present you require a TV license to live stream non BBC channels and Internet only media sites such as YouTube and Prime Video when they stream live broadcasts.

As more people move away from traditional TV channels it no longer makes sense or is fair to require a license for these platforms

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Change the law so a TV license is only required for services offered by the BBC.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/621917

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Date submitted 18 February 2023
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