BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill

A Bill to de-criminalise the non-payment of the BBC licence fee by persons aged over seventy-five; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

30 October 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would remove the criminal penalties for not paying the BBC licence fee by people aged over 75. It aims to decriminalise non-payment for this age group and to include related provisions that flow from this change.

Key Points

- Decriminalises non-payment of the BBC licence fee for people aged over 75.
- Applies specifically to those aged over 75; other age groups are not covered by this change.
- Originating as a Private Member's Bill in the House of Commons, sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope.
- Includes related or connected provisions linked to the main aim.
- Currently at the second reading in the Commons; further stages would follow if it progresses.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to further stages and, if passed, to the House of Lords.

Who is affected?

People aged over 75 who may be affected by the change in how non-payment is treated.Households with residents aged over 75.BBC licence fee payers and the BBC as the organisation implementing the licence rules.

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill

23 Oct 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 100 2022-23 (as introduced)

BillCommons

7 Sept 2022

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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