Claim: There is no law that requires a person to pay for a TV licence, only an Act which requires consent. If you don't consent, you don't have to pay.
Fact-check: Paying TV licence fee isn't based on 'consent' - Full Fact
Verdict: this is not accurate. uk law is made up of acts of parliament, and it is illegal to watch or record live tv without paying for a licence.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Sarah Turnnidge
Date published: 2023-08-02T00:00:00