4 MAR 2024 · 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.

19 FEB 2024 · 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

22 JAN 2024 · 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

9 JAN 2024 · 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

11 DEC 2023 · 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

20 NOV 2023 · 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

6 NOV 2023 · 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

24 OCT 2023 · 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

9 OCT 2023 · 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

25 SEP 2023 · 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