Submitted on Saturday 2nd May 2026
Rejected on Tuesday 26th May 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Abolish the TV Licence Fee: Time for Change
We call on the UK Government and Parliament to abolish the TV licence fee and implement a more modern, voluntary, and sustainable funding model for the BBC.
The TV licence system unfairly forces individuals to prove they don’t use live TV services, instead of requiring authorities to prove non-compliance. When people state they don’t need a licence, they’re often visited by inspectors who pressure them to allow entry, attempting to coerce them into buying a licence. These tactics are invasive and cause unnecessary stress, particularly for vulnerable groups. This outdated system needs to be replaced with one that respects personal choice and fairness.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Scrap the TV Licence
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754524
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