BBC (Trustee Election and Licence Fee) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision for the election of the trustees of the BBC by licence fee payers and in relation to civil enforcement of non-payment of TV licence fees.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

13 June 2014

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would allow TV licence payers to elect the BBC's trustees, changing how the BBC is governed. It also sets out how non-payment of the TV licence could be enforced using civil enforcement powers. In short, it links BBC governance to licence payers and updates enforcement rules for non-payment.

Key Points

BBC trustees would be elected by licence fee payers rather than appointed
The bill introduces civil enforcement mechanisms for non-payment of TV licence fees
It ties the governance of the BBC to licence payers and updates enforcement provisions for non-payment
The proposals could affect how the BBC is run and how licence-fee money is collected

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Lords and originated in the Lords; it has further stages to go in both Houses.

Who is affected?

Licence fee payers (households and organisations that pay the TV licence)Current and prospective BBC trusteesThe BBC as an organisationPeople who owe TV licence fees and the agencies/authorities responsible for enforcing non-payment

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - BBC (Trustee Election and Licence Fee)

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 12 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 27 2014-15, as introduced

BillLords

13 Jun 2014

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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