Thread: All Chipped Cable Boxes Going Down
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Old 05-06-2008, 12:58   #596
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Re: All Chipped Cable Boxes Going Down
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Originally Posted by Kymmy View Post
Actually my mistake... The previous act covers Internet only and not broadcast services, which instead is covered under Fraudulent reception of transmissions which is sections 297, 298 and 299 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)

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Indeed, and that's where you can see why there's a huge difference between it being theft or not. Theft carries a maximum sentence of 7 years, Fraudulent reception of transmissions carries a maximum fine of £5,000.

I doubt as many people would use these boxes if they knew that if they got caught they'd possibly be doing hard time rather than just having to pay a fine that will be nowhere near as high as the maximum.
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