Petition · past parliament

Allow HM forces and government employees overseas to access British TV online

Closed 35 signatures

What the petition asks

Currently HM Forces Troops and government personnel based overseas are unable to access UK television online due to location restrictions.

It is proposed that eligible personnel be allowed to purchase a UK TV licence which would give them access privileges to online services.

Timeline

20 Mar 2016 Petition opened for signatures
20 Sep 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 35
Status Closed
Opened 20 Mar 2016
Closed 20 Sep 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.