It's a fact that the PRS have no legal identity. They are a group of musicians who have got together to try to recover monies from people, buisnesses or festivals when they perform or play material still in copyright.They are like a big club.

They, (PRS) as a group cannot (and never have) taken anyone to court. They have to gather evidence and present it to the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) It is they who decide if there is a case to answer, and the CPS who take you to court.

The onus is on the PRS to prove there has been a breech...

Questions have been asked in "The House" about the tactics of the PRS. See Column 917 http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmhansrd/cm081112/debtext/81112-0026.htm

Their idea was good... their tactics stink... They pay lip service to the music industry by giving a little back as grants..

Ask them for proof of their legal identity, and never give them information or send back paperwork they may ask for..

They get very threatening... But if you're in the right stick with it..