The Old Git Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Still I'd think the most effective approach would be if everyone who has been unduly harassed, intimidated, hounded etc. complained to the BBC Trust. I'll certainly bear it in mind as an option next time I feel annoyed enough to do something about it. Re the Data Protection complaint angle, I found that when BBC / Capita and the Performing Rights Society started threatening me with the law, the best form of defense was to threaten them back with the law by informing them that if they continued on their present course you would file a data protection complaint against them. I had a letter back from Capita within a week and I haven't heard a peep out of the PRS since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manshimajin Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 If there are genuine complaints about the manner of collection of the licence fee - as there seems to be - then the way of dealing with this is to make a complaint to the BBC Trust. Thanks for this information Skeddan. I have written to them to complain about the threatening letters sent to my wife and me to welcome us to the island. I have also asked them to clarify their understanding of the requirement in the Broadcasting Act 1990 that search for evidence of provision of unlicensed radio or television services requires a JP’s warrant - and whether they feel that this is communicated clearly to the public. Will be interested to see if they reply. If it has some substance I will post it here. No objection to paying for a licence fee (particularly if there was a good service too) but I do object to receiving letters written by an ill-mannered yob whose powers of persuasion are limited to idle threats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Renewed ours a few weeks ago. Today a reminder comes in the post............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Had several reminders the last few weeks. Today a letter arrived informing me they're calling round and maybe a court case could arise. I last bought a licence about 8 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manshimajin Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 If there are genuine complaints about the manner of collection of the licence fee - as there seems to be - then the way of dealing with this is to make a complaint to the BBC Trust. Will be interested to see if they reply. If it has some substance I will post it here. Have now received the following email: Thank you for your email of 18 April to the BBC Trust regarding the wording of correspondence you have received from TV Licensing. We are looking into the matters you raise and will respond as soon as possible. In the meantime, would it be possible for you to either email or send us a copy of the letters you have received to which you refer? Thank you for raising your concerns with us. Yours sincerely Victoria Finney Correspondence Manager BBC Trust Unit 211, 35 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 4AA A name for others to contact if you don't like either the ineficiency with which Capita operates on behalf of the TVLA - or the wordings of their letters. If you want change I would recommend that you write to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Yours sincerely Victoria Finney Correspondence Manager BBC Trust Unit 211, 35 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 4AA [/i] A name for others to contact if you don't like either the ineficiency with which Capita operates on behalf of the TVLA - or the wordings of their letters. If you want change I would recommend that you write to her. Sounds like you haven't got much past the mail room yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manshimajin Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Sounds like you haven't got much past the mail room yet. Thanks for the photo and words of encouragement!!!! You can probably see my letter 14 down from the top right. To even find that there is a post room I can further clog with my complaints and a lady therein called Victoria (not Beckham though - but still named after a great soccer player) is a "small step for Man" - probably a very small one at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jampton Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I too received another threatening letter today. I have put it with the rest, to be handed over to the Enforcement Officer when she calls again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manshimajin Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I too received another threatening letter today.I have put it with the rest, to be handed over to the Enforcement Officer when she calls again An alternative - send the full set to Victoria Finney at the BBC Trust - add to the pile Albert photographed.... to quote from Skeddan's post The functions of the BBC Trust under the BBC Charter include (S.24 at p.8): m) ensuring that arrangements for the collection of the licence fee are efficient, appropriate and proportionate. There seem to be a lot of people saying that it is not efficient or appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 No TV, so no licence. (Plenty of nasty warning letters though, which should burn nicely ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxblue Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 4 TV's no licences - never had one - never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Ooo, you rebel you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxblue Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 cheers dude, innit, wassup . . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I have a licence and have had 6 reminders/threats etc sent each one back minus a stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaipyr Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I hate ads, so don't mind paying for BBC. But the threatening tone of all their communications re licence avoidance makes me want to NOT pay it. I've an Irish Sky card, and RTE's licence ones are brilliant in comparison - much more human and very funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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