TV: how many young people were caught without a TV Licence in your area?

A whopping 810 young people between the ages of 18 and 25 were caught watching live TV or BBC iPlayer without a TV Licence in the past year in Northern Ireland, according to new figures released today by TV Licensing.
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With 84 per cent of undergraduates aged 24 and under in the UK,TV Licensing is reminding students they could face prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000 if they are caught watching live TV, or BBC programmes on iPlayer, on any device, without a TV Licence.

Today the young evader numbers are revealed in specific locations.

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Derry/Londonderry: 119 young people were caught without a TV Licence

Counry Tyrone: 112 young people were caught without a TV Licence

Armagh/Banbridge/Craigavon: 79 young people were caught without a TV Licence

Antrim/Newtownabbey: 62 young people were caught without a TV Licence

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North Down: 44 young people were caught without a TV Licence

Ballymena/Ballymoney: 40 young people were caught without a TV Licence

Karen Grimason, spokesperson for TV Licensing, said: "“Every year there are myths which circulate around campus about when you do and don’t need a licence.

"As most students own at least one device capable of showing live TV or watching BBC iPlayer - such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet computer – it’s important they know the law around being correctly licensed.

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"If you’re watching live TV on any device, including mobiles and tablets, or watch catch up programmes on BBC iPlayer, you need to be covered by a TV Licence.”

TV Licensing is asking students who are worried about paying for a TV Licence, to get in touch, as there are many payment options available, from paying in one go to spreading the cost over the year. Students can easily check if they need a licence on the TVL website – www.tvlicensing.co.uk/studentinfo – or by calling 0300 790 6113.