number of pirate stations have successfully applied for Restricted Service Licences) Anyone with an unspent conviction is barred from applying for ten years from date of conviction (Murder and life sentences are never spent, as are prison sentences over four years) undischarged bankrupts political parties, trade unions, lobby groups and certain religious organisations Anyone barred from being a company director See also Low-power broadcasting – the United States version of legal British stations broadcasting with a Restricted Service Licence. Community television in Australia – a similar Australian television concept Community channel – a Canadian equivalent to British RSL and American LPTV stations References External links Ofcom RSL (Radio) information Ofcom RSL (Television) information ABC Dummies Guide to Community Radio and Restricted Service Licences Radio in the United Kingdom Television in the United Kingdom