Culture, media and sport

A consultation on decriminalising non-payment of the TV licence fee closed on 1 April 2020. This Library Paper looks at the current offence and what's been said on decriminalisation.

This Library Briefing gives an overview of how the National Lottery operates.

This Library Paper looks at the BBC's decision to end the current scheme of free TV licences for the over-75s. The scheme was due to end from 1 June 2020. This has been put back to 1 August 2020 because of the coronavirus situation.

This Library Paper has been prepared for Report Stage of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL] 2019-21. No date is yet available for second reading

This Library Paper looks at the televising of sporting events.

This Library Paper looks at Government plans to regulate content on social media.

This Library paper looks at what's been said on introducing "safe standing" at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.

Impartial analysis of some of the key issues that parliamentarians will have to address in the new Parliament

A Westminster Hall debate on the contribution of music to the economy and society is scheduled for Tuesday 21 January at 2.30 pm. The Member is Conor McGinn MP.

This briefing provides statistics on the TV licence fee and general television viewing trends. TV licence fee revenues grew from £3.5 billion in 2010/11 to over £3.7 billion in 2018/19 (in cash terms).Total BBC income in 2018/19 was £4.89 billion. TV licence fee revenues accounted for around 76% of total income.

How should social media be regulated for harmful online content and activity?

This Library Paper gives a brief overview of concerns about loot boxes in video games.

This briefing provides information on the provision of physical education and sport in schools, including National Curriculum requirements, funding, the School Games, and regulations relating to school playing fields.