A BIG warm welcome to the multi award-winning podcast, Get Legally Speaking, the UK's No.1 consumer podcast bringing you jargon free legal knowledge to empower you every-day! Do not miss out on listening to over 160 episodes, giving you hot tips and tons of free information on a variety of topics, in plain and simple English. We are not taught the law anywhere, and our episodes help you to understand and navigate everyday life, covering everything from your rights when shopping, as a tenant ...
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Divorce. Am I Entitled To My Husband's Business? What You NEED To Know!
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Divorce rates are up! Statistically over 42% of marriages in the UK end up in divorce.Most of us do not research the process of divorce, before the marriage goes sour, and much of what is common knowledge about the divorce process, is from here-say, with tons of myths having floated around for decades! In this myth busting and no-nonsense episode, …
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Nightmare Neighbours! How To Get Help & Injunctions.
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Tolerance on noisy and nightmare neighbours has fallen across the UK, and the last financial year saw over 450,000 complaints to Councils, with a WHOPPING 7 in 10 Brits saying that they have experienced a dispute with their neighbour! Some of us have tried everything to deal with the unacceptable behaviour of a neighbour, and others many not know w…
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Separated Parents & Parental Alienation. What Is It? Consequences & All You NEED To Know!
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Around 45% of all children in the UK will experience a break-up of their parents, before their 16th birthday; a staggering statistic. Couples who have had children separate for various reasons, including financial pressures, unreasonable behaviour, or simply just growing apart. Unfortunately, what is very common after parents separate, is that one …
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The Great Rise Of Fraud. What It Looks Like & How To Protect Yourself!
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The impact on people that have been ripped off by fraudsters can be financially devastating to lives; with many people loosing thousands of pounds to scams that come in various forms. For example, romance fraud, bank account scams, scammers pretending to be service providers or mail companies asking for a shortfall in postage all dressed up in diff…
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Accidentally Killing On Purpose. Transferred Malice.
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Criminal Law is fascinating and there are many areas of it that we have either never heard of, or that we don’t understand. Transferred Malice, referring to ‘Accidentally Killing On Purpose’ is a topic which most us would have never come across, or the title alone doesn’t seem to even make sense! Do not miss out on listening to this straight-talkin…
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Divorce. What Is NOT A Matrimonial Asset?
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Whilst couples do not enter in to a marriage expecting to get a divorce and considering who should get what out of their marriage if the relationship comes to an end, the confusion on who gets what assets from the marriage, and why, along with the expense and stress that can come with getting a divorce, can be very confusing and a trying process. D…
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Can Someone Record You Without Your Permission? What You NEED To Know!
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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…
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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 c…
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Commercial Divorce. Parting With A Business Partner.
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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 somet…
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SEND. Special Education Needs & Disabilities - How To Get Help
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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 req…
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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…
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How To Keep A Abusive Partner Away - Getting Help For Domestic Abuse
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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 episo…
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Redundancy. Understanding The Process. What Are Your Rights?
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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,…
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Copyright. The Do's, Dont's & What You NEED To Know!
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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…
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Prosecuting The Fake Doctor
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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,…
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The Age Of Consent. Drinking, Sex & Moving Out!
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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 statisticall…
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Divorce. Understanding & Navigating The Process
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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 Apr…
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Can I Claim For A Defective Property?
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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, …
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Private Criminal Prosecutions & The Law - Part 2
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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 indi…
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Young Offenders - What You NEED To Know.
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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 s…
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Workplace Abuse. Top Tips On How To Deal With It
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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 collea…
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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, …
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Divorce - Private Court Hearings If You Don't Want To Wait!
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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 mer…
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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 n…
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The Ban Of The XL Bully. Unfair? Or Needed? *BONUS EPISODE*
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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 expe…
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Wronged By A Professional? What You NEED To Know! - Professional Negligence Part 2
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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…
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What Is A Barrister? Demystifying The Bar - Part 2
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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…
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Warranties - What Are They All About?
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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 Suva…
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Safeguarding Children In Sport
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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 wor…
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Negative Online Reviews, How To Deal With Them
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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 h…
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Shareholders Agreements For Businesses - Why They Are So Important!
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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 re…
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Manslaughter - Voluntary vs Involuntary, What Is the Difference?
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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,…
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Fire Law - What You NEED To Know!
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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 fi…
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Adoption - How Does It Work & What Is Involved?
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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 a…
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Get Help On Children's Disputes With Your Ex. Our Top Tips!
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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 tr…
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Representing Yourself In Court - Part 2
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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 represen…
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Domestic Abuse, Clare's Law - Know More & Be Empowered
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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 r…
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Credit Reporting Errors *USA* Bonus Episode!
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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…
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How To Apply For An Injunction In Family Law - Part 1
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Family issues and problems are not uncommon; be it with a spouse, ex-partner, even a sibling or extended member of your family. So how can you stop someone from contacting you, harassing you, or even worse, from carrying out any abusive behaviour towards you and/or your loved ones? What is an injunction and how can it help you? Do not miss out on l…
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Children's Legal Rights - Part 1
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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 B…
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Separation & Child Support, Where Do You Stand?
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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 …
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Time Limitations To Bring A Claim - Why Is It So Important?
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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 limitati…
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Personal Guarantees - Should You Sign One? Part 1
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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 persona…
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Terrorism - *Crime Special*
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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 q…
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Default Judgements - Part 1
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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…
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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…
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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 your…
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Sara Davison - The UK's Premier Divorce Coach
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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 experien…
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The Right To Be Forgotten - Your Privacy Online
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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 tha…
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Professional Discipline - Part 1
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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 i…
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