Discussion

• As the police don’t enforce TV licensing, is this something that you can simply ignore?
• Is it appropriate to give them a friendly warning or informal chat about the situation rather than take immediate action?
• Do you tell your line manager (or someone else)? This conversation would be an important safeguard should the situation develop.
• The law is supposed to be applied without fear or favour, and that also applies to friends and your local landlord. If you choose to continue to frequent the establishment that you know is breaking the law, what could the potential consequences be? For example, would it be enough to compromise your impartiality or even consider a professional judgment lapse?
• Is there a practical solution that could keep everybody happy? E.g. can you suggest a way for the proprietor to raise the funds for a public licence (such as asking locals/regulars to chip in a few pounds to pay on their behalf for the good of the community)?