It's common in many countries, but done in slightly different ways. In Ireland, ...

		rmc on Jan 16, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: BBC uses RIPA terrorism laws to catch TV licence f... It's common in many countries, but done in slightly different ways. In Ireland, one must have a licence if you own a TV that could recieve broadcast signal, regardless if you want it. Otherwise people would claim they don't watch live TV and not have to pay.