You made me go and check your words, OP because I doubted you
But you ARE right!
The law states that you need to be covered by a TV Licence if you watch or record television programmes, on any device, as they're being shown on TV. This includes TVs, computers, mobile phones, games consoles, digital boxes and Blu-ray/DVD/VHS recorders.
You don't need a licence if you don't use any of these devices to watch or record television programmes as they're being shown on TV - for example, if you use your TV only to watch DVDs or play video games, or you only watch ?catch up? services like BBC iPlayer or 4oD..
Who has the right to enter your home?
You are also right in your assumption that some people do have a right by law to enter your property even without your consent, such as:
? The police, who can search with your written consent. They can search without your consent if they have a warrant. Warrants are only given in serious circumstances so get legal advice as soon as possible. The police can search premises without a warrant if they are looking for drugs or firearms, if a crime is being committed on the premises, or to arrest someone.
? Fire officers or police officers may enter premises where there is a fire or there is reason to believe a fire has broken out. They can also enter neighbouring premises to fight a fire. A fire officer is entitled to force entry if necessary.
? Gas and electricity companies may enter your home without consent with a magistrate?s warrant to inspect the meter or any other fittings or appliances, or to disconnect the supply. They must give you at least 24 hours notice and can only apply for a warrant if you fail to give access. They can enter without a warrant or consent in an emergency such as a gas leak.
? Inspectors from a social security agency do not have a right to enter your home and can only do so if permitted.
? An approved social worker can enter and inspect any premises if it is believed a mentally disabled person lives in the property and that person is not being properly cared for. If entry is refused, then the social worker has a right to apply for a magistrate?s warrant and will return accompanied by a doctor and a police officer.
? Planning officers may enter premises on 24 hours notice for a number of planning reasons. They cannot force entry but it is a criminal offence to obstruct their entry.
? Bailiffs rarely have a right to force entry, but they can enter without force such as through an unlocked door or open window. Once you invite them in, they have a right to remain in the property.
No one can force their way into your home without notice and they usually need a court order unless there is a genuine emergency where life or property is at risk. Check callers? paperwork. If it is not genuine, report the caller.