The names of TV licence evaders from across Sussex prosecuted by HMCTS Single Justice Service in October
Hundreds of people have been prosecuted in recent weeks for failing to buy a TV licence, including some from Sussex.
HMCTS Single Justice Service records results handled by various courts prosecuting people from across England.
The names of those prosecuted are made public in court documents regularly released to the press.
Those who admit using a television set without a licence and those found guilty at court are fined, and end up with a criminal record.
The annual licence is £180, with discounts for certain groups.
Every household that watches live television or live streaming, including on laptops or mobile devices, needs a TV licence.
The licence funds the BBC’s output including TV and radio, podcasts, Bitesize, the website, apps and the iPlayer. The corporation says that every week, 90 per cent of UK adults use at least one of its services.
People who do not buy a licence, but watch live TV, are prosecuted at magistrates’ courts under the Communications Act 2003. It is a summary-only offence, punishable by a fine of up to £1,000, and can only be heard by magistrates. Non-payers cannot be jailed, but those who repeatedly refuse to pay fines imposed by the courts can be jailed under separate legislation.
Here are the latest successful prosecutions for using a television set without a licence that took place in recent weeks from across Sussex.
Rebecca Allen, 37, of Anson Road, Goring: Fined £40 and must pay £120 costs, £16 victim surcharge, after admitting the charge.
Emily Parks, 33, of Bramber Road, Chichester: Fined £40 and must pay £120 costs, £16 victim surcharge, after admitting the charge.
Lisa Hoad, 52, of Martin Grove, Yapton: Fined £120 and must pay £120 costs, £48 victim surcharge.
Mohammed Sulieman, 35, of South Terrace, Littlehampton: Fined £220 and must pay £120 costs, £88 victim surcharge.
Rose Cordell, 36, of Record Road, Emsworth: Fined £220 and must pay £120 costs, £88 victim surcharge.
Megan McClenn, 35, of Gradwell End, South Chailey: Fined £220 and must pay £120 costs, £88 victim surcharge.
Jamie Bamber, 37, of Benjamin Gray Drive, Littlehampton: Fined £40 and must pay £120 costs, £16 victim surcharge, after admitting the charge.
Bryan Preston, 52, of Meadow Road, Worthing: Fined £220 and must pay £120 costs, £88 victim surcharge.