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When we posted a 60 second video giving the answer to the question of, 'can someone record you without your permission?' across our social media channels, it very quickly, and unsurprisingly got over 100,000 views, simply because the answer to this question is full of myths and is unknown to many.Like it or loath it, we are living in a digital age and recording and posting videos has become a massive part of every-day life; No matter how old you are, and at what stage of your life you are in, with over 98% of our population owning a smartphone, the temptation is always high to instantaneously record and share something funny, entertaining or shocking. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other popular platforms are crowded with video recordings, good, bad and indifferent.But is it illegal for someone to record you, and to post, forward or to use that recording without your permission? What can be deemed as your consent, and what steps can you take if you do not want a recording of you to be posted or shared?In this informative episode, we debunk the jargon, as Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Tim Sampson bring you interesting, insightful and jargon free information, specifically covering 'individuals' recording other individuals, as always, in plain and simple English. 

In a split second a person can become a killer or be killed. A One Punch Killer is when someone throws a single punch that results in a death, and often when the perpetrator does not intend to kill, but nevertheless, a single punch that has a devastating effect. But how is this dealt by our laws, when an unfortunate and unexpected criminal act is carried out, when the intention was not to kill and possibly the only intention was to have a good old-fashioned street brawl? Would the perpetrator be given any leniency in law? Controversy surrounds this topic; with questions being asked on ‘what is a fair price for someone to pay for causing a death, even though it was unintended?'. In some cases, it has been argued that long prison sentences should not be handed out due to an unfortunate event of death not being the intention by the accused, whilst campaigners demand tougher sentences. In this episode senior Barrister Simon Spence KC and Hatti Suvari will bring you interesting, insightful and jargon free conversation that you will hear nowhere else! As always in plain and simple English.

Statistically, and unfortunately, 70% of business partnerships ultimately fail. That is a very big number that cannot be ignored if you are in a business partnership, or if you are considering going in to a partnership. There are various reasons why a business partnership could come to an end; sometimes these partnerships end voluntarily, and sometimes it is as a result of ongoing differences of opinion, or even a nasty fall-out. Parting with a business partner is literally a term that we call 'Commercial Divorce'.  In this informative and interesting episode, Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Tim Sampson bring you key and important points for you to consider along with their top tips, when thinking about, or during the process of parting of ways with your business partner. This episode takes you from the top of how different business partnerships are structured; addressing those that may be 'pushed out', and what you need to  consider if you are heading for a commercial divorce, as always in plain and simple English.

Having a child who has or may have Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, also referred to as SEND, requiring more assistance than the standard help and support that is given in their school, can become a stressful and trying time for any parent; particularly dealing with the process of trying and get your child assessed, and then to get the required help from the school. Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, is a topic that until you have a child in this position, you may have never even heard of. With just under 1.5 MILLION pupils in England who have Special Educational Needs & Disabilities; many parents need to know more on this topic, and year on year the numbers are on the rise. But what help are schools and the system obligated to give a child with SEND? What is the best approach to take if you are trying to get the much needed extra help for your child? And what steps can you take if your school and even local authority, are not giving your child the support you think they should be getting? Do not miss out in listening to this informative episode, where Hatti and Emma bring you the key answers to all of the above, and much more together with their TOP TIPS; as always, in Plain and Simple English.

It may shock you to know that the death penalty, also referred to as Capital Punishment, is still practised in 55 countries around the World, and in 27 states of America. In this super interesting and eye-opening episode, senior Barrister Simon Spence KC and Hatti Suvari have light conversation around the crimes that can result in the death penalty, the shocking time lapses between sentencing and actual execution, and what people ‘for' and ‘against' the Death Penalty have to say. Hatti and Simon bring jargon free, entertaining conversation, as always, in plain and simple English.

Statistically, between one in six and one in seven men will report to having been affected by domestic abuse during their lifetime.Additionally, when relationships break down, tensions can run high. In 2023 it was reported that over 2.1million people experienced domestic abuse, and sadly abuse comes in various forms. This free and informative episode brings you key information, on how can you protect yourself from an abusive partner, and the tools in our laws that can help you, by keeping an abusive partner away from you. Our host Hatti Suvari and now Barrister India Flanagan, discuss how injunctions can help protect you from an abusive partner, by obtaining a court order, what court orders in the form of a Non-Molestation order, or an Occupation order can be obtained, who can apply for these orders, and the importance of getting fast and effective help in an urgent situation. They also tell you what you need to know if someone breaches a Non-Molestation or an Occupation order, as always in jargon free, plain and simple English.

Post pandemic and together with the downturn of the economy, redundancies have spiked. Many going through the process have never faced it before; and with the raft of myths swirling around, if you are going through a redundancy then it is imperative that to understand the steps that your employer should take, where you stand throughout the process, and your rights as an employee. Understanding what to expect from your employer and the steps your employer MUST go through to comply with our laws of redundancy, to knowing how your notice period should be worked out, and how much redundancy pay you are entitled to by law, is so important. In this episode, specialist employment Barrister James Tunley and Hatti Suvari bring you key information that you need to know; busting the myths and breaking down the legal jargon; explaining the redundancy process and your rights, and giving you their TOP TIPS! As always in plain and simple English!

Our passion for consuming online content is rife; with many downloading and making content, now more than EVER before. Writers, producers, influencers, TikTok and Instagrammers are all a huge part of everyday life; but where do you stand when you use images, music or any other content that you find online, in your own material? Are you breaking the law by using someone else's stuff? Can the original content creator demand lots of money from you, for having used some or all of their content? In this episode seasoned Barrister Tim Sampson and our host Hatti Suvari bring you interesting, insightful and jargon free answers on this important topic; as always in plain and simple English.#copyright #copyrightlaws #infringement #knowyourrights #hattisuvari #timsampson #lambchambers #getlegallyspeaking #legaleducation 

In 2020 a man called Jon Andrewes, who was a former builder, told staggering lies on his CV to become a top NHS boss for some 12 years. Contrary to our beliefs that little white lies are unnoticeable on CVs, it is a face that some lies on a CV can count as ‘CV fraud', a crime punishable with large fines, and even a prison sentence. In this episode, Hatti and senior Barrister Cameron Brown KC discuss the details of how Andrewes came in to this high-profile position; how he eventually got found out and prosecuted, and as always, much more in plain and simple English.#jonandrewes #fraud #criminallaw #cvfraud #cvlies #hattisuvari #cameronbrownkc #getlegallyspeaking #legaleducation #redlionchambers

In 2020 a former builder called Jon Andrewes told staggering lies on his CV to become a top NHS boss for some 12 years. Contrary to our beliefs, that lies can go unnoticeable on CVs, lies on a CV is considered to be ‘CV fraud', and a crime that can be punishable with large fines, or even a prison sentence! In this interesting and informative episode, Hatti Suvari speaks with the senior Barrister Cameron Brown KC who successfully prosecuted the case. Do not miss out on listening to how the case in Court went down, as they discuss the details of how Andrewes came in to this high-profile position; how he eventually got found out and prosecuted, and as always, much more in plain and simple English.

Parents make sure your children listen to this! And young people, this is MUST listen episode that will help you to stay on the right side of our laws! We are not taught the basics of the laws of our land anywhere! Not even in school, unless it is electively learnt. With over 18million young people in the UK aged between 10 and 18, and statistically with the number of young adults in Britain is set to continue to rise sharply, there is so much that young, fresh, ambitious and energetic youngsters, as well as their parents, carers and friends, should know about on this topic; to understand it, and to keep themselves safe from breaking the law. There are many myths on this subject, and surprisingly the UK legal age that you can have sex, engage sexually with another person using online Apps, drink alcohol and fly the nest, is NOT common knowledge! Furthermore, very few know which acts can be a criminal offence, and this has resulted in a sharp rise in young people getting on the wrong side of our laws! There are serious repercussions for a young person, if a complaint is made about them to the Police, if they have had sex with an underage person, or drinking alcohol where they're not supposed to, and in many more circumstances. In this episode award winning legal professional Carla Riozzi, and our host Hatti Suvari discuss all you NEED to know on all of this and much more! As always, in Plain and Simple English.#ageofconsent #agetodrink #sexualconsent #agetomoveout #legallearing #hattisuvari #carlariozzi #getlegallyspeaking #empoweryourself

We are not taught the basics of the laws of our land anywhere! Not even in school, unless it is electively learnt. With over 18million young people in the UK aged between 10 and 18, and statistically the number of young adults in Britain is set to continue to rise sharply, there is so much that young, fresh, ambitious and energetic youngsters, as well as their parents, carers and friends, should know about on this topic, to understand it, and to keep themselves safe from breaking the law. Many do not know the UK legal age that you can have sex, engage sexually with another person using online Apps, drink alcohol and fly the nest! Furthermore, very few know which acts are a criminal offence! And what the serious repercussions could be if a complaint is made about any of the above to the Police. In this episode Carla Riozzi, and award winning legal professional and our host Hatti Suvari discuss all you NEED to know on all of this and much more! As always, in Plain and Simple English. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 42% of marriages ending in divorce in the UK, knowing what is involved and how a divorce works has never been more important! Common knowledge on divorce and how it actually legally works, for most of us, is from hearsay, and perhaps even hearing the horror stories of those friends and foe who have gone through the process first hand. On 6 April 2022, changes to our Divorce laws came in to place that saw its BIGGEST shake-up in 50 years on how the legal process is carried out. Do not miss out on listening to this episode, in which seasoned senior Barrister Maria Scotland and Hatti Suvari discuss the divorce process; how these changes have helped those that are considering going through a divorce, and their top tips on how to understand and navigate a divorce. #divorce #helpwithdivorce #divorcelaw #legaleducation #empoweryourself #hattisuvari#legallearning #mariascotland #getlegallyspeaking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buying a property can be a complicated and stressful process, and although the majority of property transactions proceed without a hitch, it is an unfortunate reality that innocent buyers can be left in a situation where they have purchased a property, that then shows defects and it needs to be fixed, through no fault of the buyers. In most cases, if you buy something and any defects where not outlined at the time of your purchase, then you can go back to the seller and legally ask for a refund. However, would that apply to a defective property? In this episode, Hatti and experienced barrister Antonia Halker tell you whether or not a claim can be made on a defective property after its purchase, to whom you could consider bringing a claim against, and making a claim for the costs of putting the property right, and much much more! Do not miss out on finding out all of this useful and jargon free legal information, as always in plain and simple English! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whilst issuing a Claim against someone in the Civil Courts is something that most of us are familiar with, bringing a private criminal prosecution is not a topic that many are aware of.  If you have reported an incident to the Police, and the Police have not taken action to prosecute the party that you have complained about, can you then, as an individual, bring a private criminal prosecution against a person or a company? Interestingly, the law does allow for individuals to bring criminal proceedings, so join Hatti Suvari and the former Chief Crown Prosecutor and Barrister Nick Hawkins, in this informative episode to find out about how this area of our criminal law works. Hatti and Nick discuss the role of the Crown Prosecution Service (also referred to as the CPS), outline what the Private Prosecutions Associations is, and what it does to assist, as well as aspects of the all-important Code of Practice, for those that are considering a Private Prosecution or perhaps defending a Private Prosecution. This informative and jargon free episode gives you an insight in to how to start a Private Prosecution, and the important considerations that should be made, including the costs involved, as always, in plain and simple English. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Young offenders are children aged between just 10 to 17 years old. Unfortunately, youth crime is on the up, with the number of children in custody in England and Wales expected to double by 2024. Most children and parents do not know the age at which a child can get a criminal record for wrong-doing, and also how long a criminal record remains on someone's file. There are many unknowns and myths surrounding this topic, such as where a child would service a criminal sentence, and what happens to children when they serve sentences. At Get Legally Speaking, we believe that if children were aware of just some of these simple legal facts, then some would be put off committing crimes, empowered with the facts of the consequences of doing so.  This is a must listen episode for youngsters, and for parents!  As a young person or a parent, it is so important to be well-informed on the laws of our land, especially during important and vulnerable times of our lives from 10 to 18 years old. Do not miss out on listening to experienced Legal Advocate Carla Riozzi and as we bring you the answers on all of the above questions and much more, as always in plain and simple English. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every day people are abused and bullied at work; statistics say that 3 in every 10 workers suffer abuse and from some form of unacceptable harassment in the workplace. This equates to around 9.1 million people in our UK work-force suffering as a result of bullying, harassment or other unpleasant workplace circumstances, in the hands of other colleagues. Workplace abuse and harassment is common but sadly rarely reported and dealt with. In this episode seasoned Barrister Alex Adamou and I discuss the different types of behaviour that would constitute workplace abuse; where you stand legally if you have been/or are a continued victim of such behaviour, our top 3 tips on how to deal with abusive circumstances at work, must know information on how to navigate these circumstances, and much more as always, in plain and simple English! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It may shock you to read that the death penalty, also referred to as Capital Punishment, is practised in 55 countries world-wide, and in 27 states of America. Currently there are almost 2,500 convicts on death row in the USA. In this episode I talk to senior Barrister, Simon Spence KC about the crimes where the death penalty is used as punishment, the time lapses between sentencing and execution, what those for, and against the Death Penalty are saying in this modern day and age and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With over 42% of marriages in the UK ending up in divorce, what can you do to hurry up your divorce process to be able to move on with your life? If you are at logger heads with your partner, and you simply cannot agree on 'who gets what', and how the assets and liabilities of your marriage should be divided between you, then you will be at the mercy of your local family Court's timetable, waiting for the Court to list your matter to be heard, which would likely take months. In this interesting and insightful episode, Hatti and highly experienced Barrister Michael George talk about the alternative option to getting the finances of your divorce agreed and settled in a Private Court, telling you what is involved in the process, how to get it all set up and all you need to know! As always in plain and simple English. #divorce #financialsettlement #fdr #financialdisputeresolution #privatefdr #hattisuvari #legallearning #empoweryourself #edutainment #michaelgeorge #3paperbuildings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terrorism is not an unfamiliar word to most of us, having heard of various events referred to as ‘terrorists acts' over the years. Horrific incidents have flashed up across our news screens, from the Lockerbie Bombing that took place in 1988, with more recent events as the Liverpool Blast in November 2021. The term financing terrorism is probably not something we hear often; however what does this mean in our modern times? How are Governments working together to countering illicit acts and atrocities against civilians? Do not miss out on listening to Hatti Suvari speaking with a magnificent senior Barrister, Dr Felicity Gerry KC discussing all of this and much more, as always in plain and simple English! #financingterrorism #combatingterrorism #CFT #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ban of the XL bully dog breed has been a controversial topic that has sparked heated debates among dog owners and enthusiasts. While some argue that the ban is necessary to protect public safety; others believe that it is unfair to target the breed. In England and Wales, dog attacks have risen by 34% in the last five years alone, with some experts arguing that it is ‘irresponsible owners who train their dogs to be aggressive'. In this special bonus episode, senior Barrister Simon Spence KC and Hatti Suvari bring you the legal lowdown on this topic, they talk about where you stand if you own a dog of this bread, and as always much more in plain and simple English! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you been wronged by a professional? Professional Negligence, put simply, is where a professional adviser provides advice, or carries out a service which falls below the standard expected, and as a result you suffer a physical harm, a financial loss or a loss. In recent years there has been a substantial growth in professional negligence claims, and the Pandemic is likely to have only added to the number of Professional Negligence Claims, given that supervision of staff and office communication became much more difficult for a long period of time. In this episode, Barrister Sara Ibrahim and Hatti Suvari give you the information that you NEED to know, if you have been wronged by a professional, points to consider if you think you may have a claim for professional negligence and much much more! #professionalnegligence #dutyofcare #financialloss #medicalloss #lawoftort #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #sara ibrahim

What is a Barrister, and what do they actually do? Can you as a member of the public directly instruct a Barrister to help you, without going through a solicitor? How does a Barrister's work differ from a solicitor? Many do not know that Barristers have working traditions, such as not shaking hands, and what these mystic, highly trained and skilled individuals are all about. Do not miss out on listening to this insightful and intriguing episode in which our host Hatti Suvari and Barrister Joanna Hardy have the most interesting conversation, bringing you the answers to all of these, and they also discuss what a day in a Barrister's life look like, as always, in plain and simple English.#whatisabarrister #barrister #thebar #wigs #whatdotheydo #roleofabarrister #jobofabarrister #directaccess #barristersadvice #legaladvice #diversityathebar #firstfemalebarrister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the difference between a warranty and a guarantee? How do you enforce a manufactures guarantee or a warranty? What can you do if the problem with your goods continue, beyond your warranty? What is an extended warranty? And what can you do if your warranty claim has been refused by the manufacturer? Do not miss out on listening to Hatti Suvari and Barrister Rebecca Jones discussing giving you all of the answers to these questions and much, as always, in plain and simple English!#warranty #gaurantee #consumerrightsact #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Studies indicate that 40% to 50% of athletes have experienced anything from mild harassment to severe abuse. During the mid-90s reports of sexual abuse of child athletes in sport started to emerge in the UK. By the mid-2000s, child protection and safeguarding procedures had been introduced in to sport, making the country one of the first in the world to adopt such measures. The 3-time Olympic Champion and the first British winner of the Tour de France in 2012, Bradley Wiggins, was one of many athletes who spoke out and revealed that he was groomed and sexually abused by a coach at the age of 13. There has been much criticism of our laws, with some saying that there is a wide gap, allowing perpetrators to mask themselves as ‘sports coaches', and able to get away with their heinous crimes of abuse. An independent enquiry stated that ‘child abuse in sport has been covered up for decades'. In this episode Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Cameron Brown KC bring you insights in to this topic, from what is meant by child safeguarding in sport, to the new planned laws to protect and safeguard children. A key part of child safeguarding is spreading the message about keeping children safe, and building a culture of always acting in the best interest of all children.#safeguarding #childreninsport #sportscoaches #abuse #emotionalabuse #mentalabuse #childsafety #codeofconduct #criminaloffence #legallearnig #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #cameronbrownkc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a staggering 84% of people trusting online reviews, negative online reviews can make or break a business's reputation. So how do you deal with negative reviews about your business that can be very damaging? What initial steps can you take to try and resolve a negative opinion of your company, service, product or business, with the person who has given the review? What should you NOT do when you receive a negative review? How can our laws assist you, and what are the key points that a Court would take into consideration if you are thinking of taking legal action? Do not miss out on finding out the answers to all of these questions by listening to our host Hatti Suvari in conversation with specialist Barrister, Claire Overman; as always in plain and simple English!#negativeonlinereviews #defamation #businesslaw #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking #doughtystreetchambers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Statics quote that up to 70% of business partnerships ultimately fail, even though setting up a business with people we know – whether colleagues, family or friends, and with whom we already have established relationships with, is very common; and we assume the relationship will be trusting, life-long and solid. Legally formalising your business relationship with a shareholder's agreement, can seem unnecessary, and to some, even an uncomfortable subject to discuss with their new business partner or partners. When entering in to an exciting new business venture, it is not the 'good times' that could be the problem, however, it is how you will resolve issues, challenges and disagreements when they arise. Without a shareholder's agreement in place outlining the understanding of the business relationship, you are at risk of damaging your business and your relationship with your business partner; and if matters cannot be resolved amicably, fighting a very costly and stressful legal battle can certainly take its toll. In this episode seasoned Barrister Tim Sampson and I bring you jargon free information on what a shareholder's agreement is all about, top tips on what you should look out for when getting one drawn up, and why having one in place is so important, as always in plain and simple English.#shareholdersagreement #aclassshares #bclassshares #companyownership #legallearning #hattisuvari #timsampson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murder and manslaughter are two of the offences that constitute murder, and the words voluntary and involuntary are terms that we are familiar with. But how do we distinguish between involuntary and voluntary manslaughter? And what do these terms actually mean? In both cases a death has occurred, and a criminal act has taken place. In this episode, together with my amazing guest who is a senior criminal Barrister, Simon Spence KC, we bring you interesting, informative and jargon free information, answering these questions, and much more; as always in plain and simple English. #murder #manslaughter #voluntarymanslaughter #involuntarymanslaughteer #crime #hattisuvari #simonspenceqc #getlegallyspeaking #legallearning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The term 'fire law' may not get us very excited, however, as well as some quirky legal facts, there are some serious points in our laws that we should and NEED to be aware of, so that we can not only keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, but so that we can be aware when laws are being broken. Following the tragic incident of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, more of us have started to think about whether high-rise buildings are safe and legally compliant, with discussions in the press and in court rooms taking place more now, than ever before. With over 174,000 fires in the UK in the year ending September 2021, and with a typical house fire that can double in size every minute, in this episode seasoned Barrister Sailesh Mehta and our host Hatti Suvari bring you interesting and jargon free conversation on this all-important topic, and as always, in plain and simple English. #firelaw #fire #grenfell #firealarm #firelegistlation #getlegallyspeaking #legallearning #hattisuvari #saileshmehta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are so many myths surrounding adoption, and it is a topic close to the heart of our host, Hatti Suvari, which is why she felt compelled to record on this topic. In this super informative and interesting topic do not miss out on listening to Hatti and seasoned Barrister, Emma Harman as they bust the myths, bringing you key points on what the adoption process is all about, how it works and what is involved. This episode provides jargon free information for those looking to adopt, for those who live in a blended families wanting to understand if adoption is right for them, and Hatti and Emma also discuss the key points to consider on what an adoption could mean for the whole family and for the child, as well as being a step-parent; as always in plain and simple English. #adoption #stepparent #biologicalfather #parentalresponsibility #hattisuvari #freyarowe #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With 3.6 million children in separated families in the UK, the financial and emotional challenges of raising your children as a single parent, along with the impact on children when conflicts between parents arise can be enormous. In this super informative episode, seasoned Barrister Freya Rowe and Hatti Suvari give you top tips to consider when trying to smooth out disputes over your children with your ex, and how to try and go about getting help; as well as understanding when a parent is legally defined a parent, and our top tips and points for co-parents to consider when trying to keep any issues out of the Courts. A key episode to listen to for co-parents who are separated in which you can also find out useful information on where to get free assistance. #childrensdisputes #coparenting #cafcass #parentalresponsibility #getlegallyspeaking #legaleducation #hattisuvari #freyarowe #thomasmorechambers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you considering representing yourself in a Court hearing? What is involved with representing yourself and what are the key points that you need to consider? Do not miss out listening to Hatti Suvari and a Barrister who is also a Judge, Rachel Goodall to get bags of free information and key points for you to consider if you are going to represent yourself in Court, how to address a Judge in the Court room, as well as the paperwork you should consider preparing before a hearing takes place. In this informative episode, Hatti and Rachel also discuss what to expect when you arrive at a Court for your hearing, and how to prepare for a telephone and/or video hearing. A not to be missed Podcast!#courthearing #judge #courtroom #preparingforcourt #representing #legalwork #issuingaclaim #telephonehearing #videohearing #contactingthecourt #courtbundle #paperwork #claim #presentingacase #hattisuvari #getlegallyspeaking #empoweryourself #legaleducation #rachaelgoodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Domestic abuse, also referred to as domestic violence, will affect 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. Government statistics show, that domestic abuse currently leads to 2 women being murdered each week, and 30 men per year. The Office of National Statistics states that around 42% of domestic abuse related incidents and crimes, are not reported by the victims, for various reasons. Many victims start a relationship with their abuser without knowing whether their abuser has a past history of having abused others. We looked at how you can protect yourself from being with a serial abuser, either before you enter in to a relationship, or if you need to try and find out if your partner, or perhaps a member of your family's new partner, has any history of domestic abuse. In this episode, Hatti Suvari and leading senior Barrister Simon Spence KC, bring you key information on how you can find out more about your partners, or ex-partners past from the authorities to see whether they have been involved in domestic abuse. Whether you are a victim, or if you know someone who is a victim of domestic abuse, we hope that the free information in this episode will assist and empower all victims to get help. #domesticabuse #domesticviolence #clareslaw #dbs #disclosure #gethelpdomesticviolence #gethelpdomesticabuse #legallearning #legaleducation #simonspencekc #hattisuvari #getlegallyspeaking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FACT: 189 million Americans have Credit Reports in the USA, and 1 in 5 have an error on at least one of their reports. With a staggering 33% of US citizens have experienced identity theft! Do not miss out on listening to Hatti Suvari and our guest Emanwel Turnbull from The Holland Law Firm in Maryland USA, discussing the types of identity theft and credit reporting errors that take place, the devastating effect this can have on a person, and how and where to get help, all in plain and simple English.#identitytheft #creditreport #fraud #thehollandlawfirm #usa #maryland #emanwelturnbull #hattisuvari #getlegallyspeaking #legallearning #legaleducation #empoweryourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With 2.3 billion children in the world, making up a third of the total human population, for any society to be strong, its children that need to flourish. A 2021 YouGov poll found that a staggering 83% of children felt that they knew little or nothing about their own rights. Do not miss out on listening to this episode in which Hatti and seasoned Barrister Freya Rowe, bring you key take aways and main points on the rights of a child, how the rights of a child can be exercised and protected, where children can go to understand more and to get help on this topic, and much more, in plain and simple English!#childrensrights #UNCRC #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #freyarowe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you separated with your partner, and need to know where you stand with getting child support? What are your rights to claim child support from the non-resident parent if you were not married? Where do you stand as the paying parent, do you have to pay child support? Do not miss out on finding out the answers to these questions, and to get top tips in plain and simple English, by listening to this part 2 episode, in which our host Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister and part-time Judge, Sarah Cooper discuss the legal aspects around child support for mothers and fathers that have separated, and specifically if you weren't married. Hatti and Sarah also talk about how to protect your share of a purchased property, if you are in a relationship but not married or in a Civil Partnership. #cohabitation #separation #cohabitationlaw #mythsinlaw #legalrights #livingtogether #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #sarahcooper

If you have a potential claim against any person or company, then one of the most important points to remember is that there will be a time limitation as to how much time can pass in which you can bring a claim, and once that time passes, a claim can no longer be made. Different areas of law and claims that can be made, have different time limitations. So what happens if you are 'out of time'? And why is time limitation such an important point when considering bringing a claim? Perhaps you are a defendant to a claim made against you or your company, and you need to understand if the claim was brought against you within the time limitation, or else would the claim be invalid? Would the Court consider any special circumstances if your claim is brought out of time? In this informative and jargon free episode, Hatti Suvari and seasoned Barrister Tim Sampson bring you all the answers and much more!#timelimitation #outoftime #civilproceedings #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking 

What is a personal guarantee, and should you sign one to help a family member or a friend? Would your personal assets be at risk if you become a guarantor? Could you limit the value of your assets that would be at risk if the debt was not repaid by the borrower that you helped out, and if the guarantee got called in? How can you challenge a personal guarantee that you have signed, if you wanted to put an end to your responsibility as a guarantor? Becoming a guarantor is a very serious consideration, and in this episode we give you the answers that you NEED to know, if you are considering becoming a guarantor, and information you should have as part of your general knowledge of our laws. Listen to our host Hatti Suvari and seasoned Barrister Rebecca Jones to get quick, jargon-free legal information and tons of top tips, in plain and simple English!#personalguarantee #businessloans #personalassets #loans #borrowing #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #rebeccajones #23essexstreetchambers

Have you ever wondered what acts are defined as terrorism? And what makes terrorism different to that of criminal hate crimes, and other criminal behaviour? Do not miss out on listening to this interesting, insightful and informative podcast on this topic, in which our host Hatti Suvari and seasoned senior Barrister, Simon Spence KC discuss these questions and much more! (Even the desktop Alexa gets involved!)#terrorism #crime #Mi5 #prosecution #defence #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking

What can you do if a Court Order has been made against you, without your knowledge? What does a 'judgement in default' mean? How can you appeal a judgement in default that has been made against you, and in what circumstances is a Court likely to consider your application? With over 188,000 Court Orders/judgements entered by default in December 2020 alone in England & Wales, our host Hatti Suvari and Barrister Alexander Adamou delve in to this topic, bringing you the top tips for you to navigate this sticky area of law! A seriously informative and jargon free conversation, that you can't afford to miss!#judgementindefault #debts #chargingorder #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #alexanderadamou 

Credit Reports, Medical Debt, Car Loans & Repossessions, and Identity Theft are all major issues in the USA, and globally. Many suffer financially as a result of errors on their credit file made by some of the largest corporate credit file reporters; identity theft is at its highest, and 50% of Americans are in serious medical debt. Do not miss out on listening to this episode where our host Hatti Suvari and special guest and seasoned lawyer Peter Holland, from the Holland Law Firm in Maryland USA, give you the low-down on these topics, top tips on how to deal with issues, and to how to get help. #medicaldebt #loansharks  #identitytheft #creditreport #repossesion #vehiclefinance #carloans #legalhelp #hattisuvari #peterholland #thehollandlawfirm #USA  

Is your child's other parent absent from their life, and not involved as a parent in your child's life? Are you the absent parent from your child's life, with no access to your child? Do you know your legal rights either as the parent who wants to prevent the absent parent from being a part of your child's life, or if you are the absent parent yourself, trying to gain access to your child's? Do not miss out on listening to this informative and eye-opening episode in which Hatti Suvari and specialist family law Barrister Nicola Frost discuss the answers to these and many more questions on this topic.#absentparents #familybreakdown #childrensmatters #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking

With divorce rates up by over 45% as a result of the Pandemic, those of us that have experienced it first-hand, can no doubt recollect what a difficult and challenging experience it can be to go through. In this episode our host Hatti and the UK's premier Divorce Coach and bestselling author Sara Davison, speak frankly about their personal experiences, having gone through a divorce, and the ups and downs of their process, all the while giving listeners top tips of how to deal with such a life changing experience. Sara explains what a 'divorce coach' is all about, and how she offers help and assistance to those going through a divorce. A free, hugely informative and myth busting episode!#divorce #divorcecoach #helpwithdivorce #getlegallyspeaking #legallearning #hattisuvari #saradavison

The internet has a vast amount of information swirling around, on just about everything and everyone. Have you ever wanted information that is online and about you personally, visible to the whole world, to be erased and deleted from online platforms, such as from a Google How have our laws on our rights to be forgotten online been affected now that the UK is no longer in the EU? And does our new GDPR laws provide us with sufficient enough protection on our privacy from online searches, and the vast number of social media platforms? Tune in to listen to our host Hatti and seasoned Barrister Melissa Stock discussing this interesting topic, breaking down the legal jargon, and busting the myths! And as always, giving you free and informative key takeaways!#gdpr #ukdataprotection #therighttobeforgotten #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #melissastock

Have you ever wondered how professionals, such as lawyers, doctors or accountants are investigated for wrongdoing, and who would carry out that work? Are you a professional being investigated by your regulatory body? What are the regulatory bodies, and how do they carry out their work? What is meant by the term 'professional discipline', and what is involved in an investigation or a tribunal? Do no miss out on finding out the answers to these questions and much more in this episode, as our host Hatti Suvari delves in to this topic bringing you an insightful conversation with a heavyweight Barrister, Tim Grey.#professionaldiscipline #regulators #misconduct #tribunal #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #timgrey #23essexcourtchambers

Staggeringly, over £190 billion is lost to fraud in the UK every year; we simply cannot afford not to know more about white collar crime, and how it can affect every single one of us in our everyday lives! In this episode Hatti and senior barrister Neil Hawes QC explain what is meant by the term 'white collar crime', the most common examples of it, which authorities would prosecute perpetrators, as well as the punishments handed out for these crimes, and much much more! Do not miss out on listening to this interesting, eye-opening and informative episode!  #whitecollarcrime #fraud #criminalprosecution #sfo #cps #cma #leagallearning #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #neilhawesqc #cruciblechambers

The debt collections industry was worth $18.6 billion dollars in 2021 in the USA, and one of the most shocking statistics, is that approximately 28% of Americans have at least one debt in collections. One thing is clear; debt collection is a BIG business, but what is even a BIGGER issue, is abusive and unlawful debt collectors. In this episode, Hatti and Paul tell you what can be classified as debt collection harassment, how a good lawyer can fight for your rights, and top tips if you have found yourself in a distressing situation with debt collectors. This is a special episode recorded for our listeners in the USA, with Peter Holland from The Holland Law Firm, a leading lawyer who specialises in this area practising in Maryland USA.#debtcollection #harrassment #debtcollectors #peterholland #thehollandlawfirm #hattisuvari #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking

Ever wondered what is covered by a car warranty? Do used cars bought from dealerships, automatically come with warranty? What should you look out for in a car warranty, and what can you do if you are in a dispute with your car warranty provider? Do not miss out and listen to this jargon busting and informative episode, in which Hatti speaks specialist Barrister, Rebecca Jones to find out the answers to these questions, and much more!With over 2 million downloads, Get Legally Speaking is here to empower the legal genius in you!#carwarranty #usedcars #manufacturereswarranty #warrantydisputes #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #rebeccajones #23essexstreetchambers

We have all heard the term 'GDPR', that deals with the right to be forgotten and our privacy laws, since it came in to our laws on 25 May 2018, but what is actually meant by privacy law? What does the right to be forgotten cover, when looking at the mass of bombardment and invasion of our privacy via online methods, on our mobile phones, through the post and almost every avenue that we can be contacted through? Do not miss out on finding out all of this and much more in this conversation between our host  Hatti Suvari and specialist  Barrister Melissa Stock. Hatti and Melissa also talk about the various laws that can protect us  when our privacy is breached, and where we can go for assistance in tackling on-line Cyberstalking. #gdpr #privacy #dataprotection #saftyonline #privacylaw #rightobeforgotten #invasionofprivacy #breachofprivacy #cyberstalkng #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking #melissastock #hattisuvari

If you are separated or divorced from the other parent of our child, agreeing on when and where you can take your child on holiday with your ex-partner, can be very stressful. Making those travel plans and going on holidays is not so easy if you are in disagreement with your ex, and suddenly a whole rafter of issues arise; your ex saying they do not want you to take your child away at all, or perhaps if they disagree with where or how long you are taking your child on holiday. If these problems are a part of your life, then do not miss out on getting free, helpful tips and knowledge on how to navigate through these issues, and what our laws state you can and can-not do as a parent who is separated. Having knowledge of where you stand legally can be a game-changer when you have to help your ex-partner see some sense! Empower yourself with this episode brought to you by our host Hatti Suvari and seasoned Barrister and part-time Judge, Sarah Cooper.  #separatedparents #divorcedparents #childrensholidays #childrensdisputes #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #sarahcooper

The Bounce Back Loan Scheme was announced by our Chancellor on 27 April 2020, and it was the largest of three COVID-19 related business support loan schemes. The aim was to support small businesses quickly during the pandemic, with the government prioritising ‘payment speed'. Bounce Back loans equated to around £47 billion worth of Government support, with over 1.5 million applications that were approved. In this episode, Hatti Suvari and seasoned senior Barrister, Cameron Brown QC bring you insightful conversation on what fraud on bounce back loans have been about, the scale of the problem, and the largest fraud case to have been convicted so far. All very interesting and eye-opening stuff!#bouncebackloand #fraud #financialfraud #hattisuvari #cameronbrown #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking