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

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

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 #getlegallyspeakingLearn 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 #3paperbuildingsLearn 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 #getlegallyspeakingLearn 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 ibrahimLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices