More than 400 people jailed for not paying TV licence last year

The number of people jailed for failing to pay their TV licence increased by more than 50% last year.

More than 400 people jailed for not paying TV licence last year
Thu, 01 May, 2014 - 14:00

The number of people jailed for failing to pay their TV licence increased by more than 50% last year.

A total of 411 people were sent to prison for the offence in 2013, compared to 272 for 2012.

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